Today In History:  16 July  [1951]   --  First flight of the Iberavia I-11

The first of two prototype I-11 flew today. The I-11 was a two-seat civil utility aircraft manufactured in Spain in the 1950s, and originally designed by the Spanish aircraft company Iberavia. 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.  Seventy aircraft in this confirguartaion were built for use in Spain's aeroclubs. The Spanish Air Force then ordered 125 for use in training and liaison roles.


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