AISA I-11
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| I-11 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Two-seat general aviation aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Iberavia/AISA |
| Maiden flight | 1951 |
| Number built | ~410 |
The I-11 was a two-seat civil utility aircraft manufactured in Spain in the 1950s. Originally designed by the Spanish aircraft company Iberavia, its first (of two) prototype flew on 16 July 1951. It was a low-wing monoplane of conventional configuration with fixed, tricycle undercarriage and a large, bubble canopy over the two side-by-side seats. Flight characteristics were found to be pleasing, but before plans could be made for mass production, Iberavia was acquired by AISA.
The new management decided to continue with development, but made a few changes to the design, reducing the size of the canopy, and replacing the undercarriage with a taildragger arrangement. This configuration entered production in 1952 with an order from the Director General for Civil Aviation for 70 aircraft for use in Spain's aeroclubs. The Spanish Air Force then ordered 125 for use in training and liaison roles. The Air Force then requested 200 aircraft built with the seats in tandem, which were designated E-6.
[edit] Variants
- I-11 - 2 prototypes by Iberavia, tricycle undercarriage
- I-11B - production examples by AISA
- I-115 - tandem-seat version, designated E-6 by air force.
[edit] Specifications (I-11B)
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Length: 6.47 m (21 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan: 9.34 m (30 ft 8 in)
- Height: 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
- Empty weight: 421 kg (928 lb)
- Gross weight: 670 kg (1,480 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Continental C90 piston engine, 70 kW (90 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 200 km/h (125 mph)
- Range: 650 km (400 miles)
- Rate of climb: 6.47 m/s (1,270 ft/min)
[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 50.
- Simpson, R. W. (1995). Airlife's General Aviation. Shrewsbury: Airlife Publishing, 403-404.
- Fundació Aeronàutica Mallorquina website
[edit] See also
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