Johnson Rocket 185

Johnson Rocket 185

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02/28/2008. The side-by-side two-seat Rocket 185 was designed by Rufus S. "Pop" Johnson. Fitted with an 185 hp Lycoming O-435A engine, the prototype (NX41662 c/n 1) made its first flight in August, 1945, and CofA was gained on September 10, 1946. Only 19 aircraft were built, five are still registered in the USA as of this day.

The pictured aircraft was lost on September 3, 1972, when it stalled while in congested traffic pattern of Antique Air Field, Blakesburg, Iowa. The two occupants were killed, the aircraft was destroyed.


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02/28/2008. The side-by-side two-seat Rocket 185 was designed by Rufus S. "Pop" Johnson. Fitted with an 185 hp Lycoming O-435A engine, the prototype (NX41662 c/n 1) made its first flight in August, 1945, and CofA was gained on September 10, 1946. Only 19 aircraft were built, five are still registered in the USA as of this day. The pictured aircraft was lost on September 3, 1972, when it stalled while in congested traffic pattern of Antique Air Field, Blakesburg, Iowa. The two occupants were killed, the aircraft was destroyed.