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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.
[edit] References
- ^ (English) http://www.lam.lt/istorija/karo_aviacija/dobkevic/d1/nfrd1en.htm
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