VEF I-12
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 1:5 scale model of the VEF I-12. |
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| Type | Monoplane trainer |
| Manufacturer | VEF |
| Designed by | Kārlis Irbītis |
| Primary user | Latvian Air Force |
| Produced | 1935-1941 |
| Number built | 12 |
The VEF I-12 was a Latvian trainer aircraft designed by Kārlis Irbītis and produced by VEF in Riga during 1935 to 1941. The plane was constructed mostly of wood. 12 copies were made. In 1937 it made several demonstrations in Paris. In London it was placed 5th and won the silver cup in the Thanet Air Race. The international tour was ended with a nine hour non-stop flight from London to Riga.
[edit] Specifications (I-12)
Data from[citation needed]
General characteristics
- Crew: One or two
- Length: 7.10 m ()
- Wingspan: 9.30 m ()
- Height: 1.90 m ()
- Powerplant: 1× Cirrus Minor, 4-cylinder in-line, (90 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 230 km/h
- Range: 800 km ()
- Service ceiling 4,000 m ()
Armament none
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