|
Gift of the George J. Toper Estate
The "Cub" is one of the most popular, influential and enduring light aircraft ever produced. Its basic design sired a large family of light planes. Introduced in 1938, it was low-cost, easy and economical to fly, and could operate from short, unimproved airfields. With a price of $1,325, the Cub quickly became a top seller in the private plane market.
Originally designed for civilian sport and instruction, it also proved itself in wartime with the U.S. Army as the L-4 "Grasshopper" by serving as a liaison, spotter, ambulance and occasionally as a combatant.
This example was built in 1946 when over 6,000 were built which is a record for the most civilian aircraft of one type manufactured in a single year. In 1947, the post-war boom died out and production of the J-3 model ended. A total of 14,125 had been built, more than any private plane model ever.
Please contact
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
if you have any information or comments on, or recollections of the Piper J-3.
Specifications
| Length: |
|
22' 4" |
| Wingspan: |
|
35' 2" |
| Height: |
|
6' 8" |
| Empty Weight: |
|
670 lbs. |
| Gross Weight: |
|
1,200 lbs. |
| Cruise Speed: |
|
75 mph |
| Maximum Speed: |
|
90 mph |
| Range: |
|
200 mi. |
| Service Ceiling: |
|
9,000' |
| Powerplant: |
|
Continental A-65-8F |
| Year: |
|
1946 |
| Location: |
|
Civilian Hangar |
Aircraft Collection Index
|
