Dobi-I
Jurgis Dobkevičius · Lithuania · first flew 1922 · light aircraft
The Dobi-I was an experimental single-seat aeroplane designed by the Lithuanian aviator Jurgis Dobkevičius. It was the first aeroplane of Lithuanian design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Very small single-seat monoplane with a 7.9 m span
- High wing
- Single tractor engine, a 30 hp Haacke HFM-2 flat twin
A tiny single-seat experimental aeroplane, 4.5 m long with a 7.9 m span.
Specifications
- The Dobi-I has a length of 4.5 m (15 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.9 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Dobkevičius began designing and building the Dobi-I in 1921, and he first tested it himself in July 1922. It was powered by a 30 hp Haacke HFM-2 flat-twin engine.
Variants
Only one Dobi-I was built.
Where you'll see it
The single prototype was damaged beyond repair in an accident on 1 December 1925, and the type was retired that year.
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