General Aviation

Piper Aircraft J5c

Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft

The Piper J‑5 Cub Cruiser was a larger, more powerful version of the Piper J‑3 Cub, featuring a wider fuselage, a front‑seat pilot and two rear passengers, powered by a 75‑hp Continental engine and cruising at 75 mph.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
piper-aircraft-j5c
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
19
Example Registration
N28151

Specifications

Wingspan
10.82 m / 35 ft
Length
6.86 m / 22 ft
Height
2.08 m / 6 ft
Max Speed
154 km/h / 96 mph
Cruise Speed
138 km/h / 86 mph
Range
690 km / 370 nmi
Ceiling
3100 m / 10200 ft
First Flight
1939
Production Start
1940
Production End
1946
Total Built
1507

Variants

  • J5C- 19 registrations - Example N28151

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