VEF I-11

The VEF I-11 (also called the Irbītis I-11) was a Latvian light aircraft built by VEF.

VEF I-11
General information
Type	Light aircraft
National origin	Latvia
Manufacturer	VEF
Designer	Kārlis Irbītis
Status	Production completed
Number built	1
History
Introduction date	1936
First flight	June 23, 1936
Variant	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. On the basis of the I-11, Irbītis designed the training fighter I-12.^[2]

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]

See also

Related development

• VEF I-12