General Aviation

Piper Aircraft J-3c-65

Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft

The Piper J‑3 Cub is a classic American light aircraft built from 1938 to 1947. It is a high‑wing, strut‑braced monoplane with a welded steel frame covered in fabric and tandem seating. Powered by an air‑cooled flat‑four piston engine and a fixed‑pitch propeller, it is known for its simple construction, good low‑speed handling and short‑field performance.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
piper-aircraft-j-3c-65
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N16585

Specifications

Wingspan
10.74 m / 35 ft
Length
6.83 m / 22 ft
Height
2.03 m / 6 ft
Max Speed
140 km/h / 87 mph
Cruise Speed
121 km/h / 75 mph
Range
354 km / 191 nmi
Ceiling
3500 m / 11500 ft
First Flight
1938
Production Start
1938
Production End
1947
Total Built
19888

Variants

  • J-3C-65- 1 registrations - Example N16585

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