American Homebuilts John Doe
American Homebuilts · United States · first flew 1994 · light aircraft
The American Homebuilts John Doe is an American STOL homebuilt aircraft designed by Steve Nusbaum and first flown in 1994.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.34 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high wing with flaps, leading-edge slats and winglets
- Two seats in tandem in an enclosed cabin
- Fixed conventional landing gear
A STOL high-wing monoplane built of welded steel tube with fabric covering, with slats, stall fences and drooping ailerons.
Specifications
- The American Homebuilts John Doe has a length of 6.34 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.33 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was produced by American Homebuilts of Hebron, Illinois, and supplied as a kit. It got its name because the designer and his wife could not decide on an appropriate name.
Variants
It can use 65 to 125 hp; the standard engines are the 125 hp Continental IO-240 and the 100 hp Continental O-200.
Where you'll see it
Three had been built by 2007 and production has completed.
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