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VEF I-17

VEF · Trainer · Latvia · WWII (1939–1945)

VEF I-17 — Trainer
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VEF I-17 was a Latvian trainer aircraft designed in 1939 by Latvian aircraft designer Kārlis Irbītis. The I-17 was test flown in early 1940 and almost immediately accepted by Latvian Air Force. It was produced by the VEF factory in Riga.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Latvia
Manufacturer
VEF
Operator
Latvian Air Force; Luftwaffe
Service Entry
1940
Produced
6
Engine
1× four cylinder, air-cooled, inline, four stroke aircraft engine
Thrust / Power
125 hp
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
32
Empty Weight (lb)
1742
MTOW (lb)
2513
Service Ceiling (ft)
19357
Range (mi)
368
Max Speed (mph)
143