Dobi-I
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Dobi-I | ||
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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.