Johnson Twin-60
Johnson Airplane & Supply Co · United States · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Johnson Twin-60 was a small two-seat biplane intended for private owners. It had twin engines for safety and was designed for short and rough fields.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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- Two-bay equal-span biplane with twin pusher engines mounted on the inner interplane struts
- Two 32 hp Bristol Cherub III flat-twin engines
- Two open cockpits in tandem with a side door to the rear seat
A small biplane with a pusher engine on each side, mounted over the rear of the wing, and a welded steel-tube fuselage with a raised upper decking.
Specifications
- The Johnson Twin-60 has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.53 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 137 km/h (85 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The 60 in its name referred to the approximate total horsepower of its two pusher engines. It first flew on 18 December 1926.
Variants
There were no variants. Only one was definitely built.
Where you'll see it
It did not go into production.
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