VEF IRBITIS I-14

Source: VEF

Acquired: 1937

Type: Single-seat military training monoplane

Engine: 200-hp Menasco B6S Buccaneer, 6-cylinder in-line air-cooled

Dimensions

Length: 7.3 m

Wing Span: 8 m

Height: 2 m

Range:

Maximum Ceiling:

Known Serial Numbers:

Notes

• November 19, 1937 - first flight of the VEF/Irbitis I-14.
• April 23, 1938 - Bandenieks crashes the VEF/Irbitis I-14. Although he was essentially unhurt, the aircraft was totally destroyed.

Sources
Bruvelis, Edvins Latvijas Aviacijas Vesture
Irbitis, Karlis Of Struggle and Flight

Profile courtesy of Arvo Vercamer

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