Dobi-I

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Dobi-I
Description
Role Sportplane
Crew One
First Flight July 1922
Ended Service 1 December 1925
Dimensions
Length 4.5 m
Wingspan 7.9 m
Wing area 7.5 m²
Weights
Empty 167 kg
Loaded 200 kg
Powerplant
Engine 1x Haacke HFM-2 (30HP)
Performance
Maximum speed 175 km/h
Cruise speed 130 km/h
Service ceiling 3.8 km

Dobi-I is a plane designed by Lithuanian aviator Jurgis Dobkevičius and first airplane of Lithuanian design [1]. Jurgis Dobkevičius started designing and building Dobi-I in 1921, and it was first tested by designer in July 1922. Soon new models Dobi-II, and Dobi-III followed. Single prototype of Dobi-I was damaged in accident beyond repair on 1 December, 1925.


[edit] References

  1. ^ (English) http://www.lam.lt/istorija/karo_aviacija/dobkevic/d1/nfrd1en.htm

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