Dorna D-139 Parandeh Abi
H F Dorna Company · Iran · first flew 1998 · light aircraft
The Dorna D-139 Parandeh Abi (Blue Bird) is a low-wing, single-engine monoplane built from composite materials in Iran. It is a recreational and training aircraft with side-by-side seating.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.17 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing monoplane of composite construction
- Two seats side by side
- Single engine driving a three-bladed propeller
A two-seat low-wing composite monoplane with a single engine and a three-bladed propeller.
Specifications
- The Dorna D-139 Parandeh Abi has a length of 6.17 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.45 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 282 km/h (175 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Mohammad Hassan Karami and built by the H F Dorna Company of Tehran. It first flew on 27 July 1998.
Variants
Early aircraft had a top-hinged canopy; later ones had forward-hinged doors and better engine cooling.
Where you'll see it
At least 28 have been built. It is used as a recreational and training aircraft.
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