Piper J-3 Cub Family
The Piper J-3 Cub is a simple two-seat, high-wing light airplane that became an enduring symbol of accessible flying. Its forgiving handling and low operating cost made it a dominant American trainer before and during the Second World War. Military liaison versions served in reconnaissance, ambulance, and supply roles, and thousands of surviving Cubs remain active with private pilots and antique-aircraft communities.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Piper CubJ-3 CubPiper L-4 GrasshopperO-59 GrasshopperNE-1
- Family Name
- Piper J-3 Cub
- Full Name
- Piper J-3 Cub Family
- Roles
- general_aviationtrainermilitaryreconnaissanceair_ambulanceutility
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Piper J-3 Cub is a simple two-seat, high-wing light airplane that became an enduring symbol of accessible flying. Its forgiving handling and low operating cost made it a dominant American trainer before and during the Second World War. Military liaison versions served in reconnaissance, ambulance, and supply roles, and thousands of surviving Cubs remain active with private pilots and antique-aircraft communities.
- First Flight Year
- 1,938
- Manufacturer
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.piper.com/blog/piper-cub-history/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 13:00:41 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 13:00:41 UTC