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VEF I-16

Valsts Elektrotechniska Fabrika (VEF) · Fighter · Latvia · WWII (1939–1945)

VEF I-16 — Fighter
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The VEF I-16 was a prototype Latvian fighter aircraft designed by Kārlis Irbītis and produced by VEF in 1939. Development was halted by the Soviet occupation of Latvia in 1940 and the subsequent purge of VEF personnel.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Latvia
Manufacturer
Valsts Elektrotechniska Fabrika (VEF)
Co-Manufacturer
Riga; Latvia
Primary Role
Fighter
Service Entry
1940
Produced
1
Engine
1× V-12 inverted air-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
399 kW
Length (ft)
24
Wingspan (ft)
27
Empty Weight (lb)
2425
MTOW (lb)
3395
Service Ceiling (ft)
26575
Range (mi)
500
Max Speed (mph)
300
Armament
Guns: 2x 7.9 mm Browning machine guns