VEF I-11 explained

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

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.

On April 26, 1937, it flew a 10000NaN0 flight around Latvia in hours.

See also

Related development

• VEF I-12

Notes and References

1. Web site: VEF Irbitis I-11. Zulis. Gunars David . latvianaviation.com. 2017-02-05.
2. Web site: VEF I-11 latv language . 2022-07-13 . www.bruninieki.narod.ru.