Piper J-2 Cub
The Piper J-2 Cub was an early predecessor of the famous J-3 Cub, retaining the simple high wing and tandem seating that later defined Piper’s light-aircraft line. It was inexpensive and forgiving, helping make private flying accessible during the 1930s. Few original J-2s remain.
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As the direct forerunner of the far more common J-3, spotting a J-2 today means finding one of aviation's rarest early Cubs.
Specifications
| Length | 6.8 m (22 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| Height | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 220 NM (407 km) |
| Maximum speed | 75 kt (139 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 450 ft/min (2.3 m/s) |
| Engines | 1x Continental A-40 |
| Units built | 1,207 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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