General Aviation

Piper Aircraft J3c65

Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft

The Piper J‑3 Cub is a lightweight, high‑wing monoplane built from 1938 to 1947. Its simple, fabric‑covered steel‑frame fuselage seats two in tandem and is powered by an air‑cooled flat‑four piston engine with a fixed‑pitch propeller. The design gives excellent low‑speed handling and short‑field performance, making it a popular trainer and bush aircraft.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
piper-aircraft-j3c65
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N11914

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

  • J3C65- 2 registrations - Example N11914

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