Henderson Little Bear
Henderson Aero Specialties · United States · first flew 1993 · light aircraft
The Henderson Little Bear is an American homebuilt replica of the Piper J-3 Cub, designed and produced by Henderson Aero Specialities of Felton, Delaware.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.86 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high wing supported by V struts and jury struts
- Two seats in tandem in an enclosed cockpit entered by doors
- Replica of the Piper J-3 Cub with a single tractor engine and fixed conventional landing gear
Look for the Cub-like outline: a strut-braced high wing with V struts, a tandem two-seat enclosed cabin with doors, and a single tractor engine.
Specifications
- The Henderson Little Bear has a length of 6.86 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.67 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 196 km/h (122 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was introduced in 1993 and supplied as a kit or as plans for amateur construction. The fuselage is welded steel covered in doped fabric.
Variants
The standard engine was the 65 hp Continental A65, and the acceptable power range was 65 to 100 hp. Two examples were reported built.
Where you'll see it
By 1998 the company reported that five kits had been sold and two aircraft were completed and flying. One example was registered in the United States in December 2013.
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