VEF I-11
The VEF I-11 (also called the Irbītis I-11) was a Latvian light aircraft built by VEF.
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| Role | Light aircraft |
| National origin | Latvia |
| Manufacturer | VEF |
| Designer | Kārlis Irbītis |
| First flight | June 23, 1936 |
| Introduction | 1936 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Number built | 1 |
| Variants | VEF I-12 |
Design and development
The I-11 was designed by Kārlis Irbītis in 1936.[1] It was a low-wing monoplane with a two-seat tandem cockpit and fixed conventional landing gear.
Operational history
On June 23, 1936, the I-11 made its maiden flight.[1]
On April 26, 1937, it flew a 1,000 km (621 mi) flight around Latvia in 5 1/2 hours.[1]
References
- Zulis, Gunars David. "VEF Irbitis I-11". latvianaviation.com. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
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