General Aviation

Piper Aircraft J3c-90

Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft

The Piper J‑3 Cub is a lightweight, high‑wing monoplane built by Piper Aircraft from 1938 to 1947. Its simple, fabric‑covered steel‑frame design gives excellent low‑speed handling and short‑field performance. Over 20,000 were built in the United States, making it Piper’s second‑most‑produced model after the PA‑28 Cherokee. The Cub’s chrome‑yellow paint earned the nickname “Cub Yellow.”

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
piper-aircraft-j3c-90
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
6
Example Registration
N35124

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

  • J3C-90- 6 registrations - Example N35124

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