Overview
The J-3 Cub is a simple two-seat, fabric-covered high-wing aircraft, usually painted bright "Cub Yellow". Built from 1938 to 1947, nearly 20,000 were made, including military versions.
In the Second World War, Cubs trained thousands of pilots and served as L-4 Grasshopper spotter and liaison planes. Many are still flown by private owners today, and the word "Cub" became a name for any small light plane.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 6.83 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.74 m |
| Height | 2.03 m |
| Wing area | 16.6 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 345 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 553 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 140 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 121 km/h |
| Range | 354 km |
| Service ceiling | 3,505 m |
| Rate of climb | 2.3 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 2 |
| Seats (max.) | 2 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Continental A-65 |
| Power (each) | 48 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: FlugKerl2 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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