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Piper J-3 Cub specs, size & range

The Piper J-3 Cub (ICAO code J3) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with one piston engine Wake category: Light Piston & light aircraft
Piper J-3 Cub
Photo: Pete Webber · source · CC BY SA 2.0

J-3 Cub specifications

Approach speed
43 kn (80 km/h)
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The Piper J-3 Cub is a landplane with one piston engine built by Piper. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code J3. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

J-3 Cub speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 43 knots (80 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the J-3 Cub

Comparable piston & light aircraft include Cessna 180 Skywagon, Cessna 182 Skylane, Cessna 185 Skywagon and Cessna 310.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Piper J-3 Cub?

J3 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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