General Aviation

Piper J-3 Cub

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 and low-speed handling made it popular as a trainer and general-aviation aircraft. The J-3 is often called the Cub and is known for its bright Cub Yellow paint.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
piper-j-3
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
112
Example Registration
N1468N

Specifications

Wingspan
10.74 m / 35.25 ft
Length
6.83 m / 22.42 ft
Height
2.03 m / 6.67 ft
Max Speed
140 km/h / 87 mph
Cruise Speed
121 km/h / 75 mph
Range
354 km / 220 mi
Ceiling
3500 m / 11500 ft
First Flight
1938
Production Start
1938
Production End
1947
Total Built
19888

Variants

  • J-3- 106 registrations - Example N1468N
  • J3- 2 registrations - Example N46956
  • J-3 CUBY- 1 registrations - Example N14LG
  • J3-L4J- 1 registrations - Example N7737B
  • J3C-65 Cub- 1 registrations - Example N7259H
  • PIPER J-3-C-100- 1 registrations - Example N27837

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