1942 J-3 Piper “Cub”

• Engine: Continental 65 HP, 4 cylinder air cooled
• Taylor Brothers Aircraft Co, Bradford, PA designed “Chummy”
• J-3 had its origins in “Chummy”, W.T. Piper acquired Taylor from bankruptcy in ‘31
• J-3 introduced in 1938, 65% of all Civilian Pilot Training in WWII done in J-3
• 14,125 built
• Max. Speed 85 MPH, Gross weight 725 lbs.

 

The J-3 Cub is so easy to maintain and fly it is still one of the most popular aircraft ever built. It was the primary trainer for Civilian and Military flight training because of its forgiving nature. It is estimated that 65-75% of all pilots trained in WWII were trained in the J-3 Cub. One could buy a Piper Cub in any color as long as it was yellow with a black blaze.

 

Height	6 feet 6 inches
Length	22 feet 3 inches
Wing Span	35 feet 3 inches
Seats	Seats 2
Empty Weight	640 lbs
Useful Load	460 lbs
Max Gross Weight	1100 lbs
Landing Speed	35 mph
Maximum Speed	92 Mph
Crusing Speed	82 Mph
Crusing Range	250 miles at 80% power and 4 gallons per hour
Service Ceilng	12,000 feet
Engine	Continental 65 HP, 4 Cylinder air cooled
Fuel Capacity	12 Gallons
Oil Capacity	4 Quarts
Year of Introduction	1937-1950
Number Built	14,125 Civilian Cubs and 5703 military (L-4, L-14, O-59 and TG-8)
Price at Factory	$1,270