Comparison of Piper J-2 Cub and Piper PA-15 Vagabond [S]ave
| Attribute |  Piper PA-15 Vagabond × |  Piper J-2 Cub × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Piper Aircraft |
| Model | Piper PA-15 Vagabond | Piper J-2 Cub |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1946 | 1935 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1948 | 1938 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | PA15 | J2 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Lycoming O-145 | 1x Continental A-40-5 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 65 | 40 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 161 | 141 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 72 | 56 |
| Travel range (km) | 407 | 333 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,048 | 3,658 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 2.59 | 2.29 |
| Take off distance (m) | 274 | 222 |
| Landing distance (m) | 91 | 143 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 499 | 440 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 499 | 440 |
| Max payload (kg) | 110 | 215 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 136 | 38 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 5.69 | 6.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1 | 0.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 8.92 | 10.7 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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