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. 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. Operational history On June 23, 1936, the I-11 made its maiden flight. On April 26, 1937, it flew a flight around Latvia in hours. See also Related development VEF I-12 References 1930s Latvian aircraft Low-wing aircraft Single-engined tractor aircraft VEF aircraft