| Attribute | Piper J-2 Cub × | Curtiss-Wright Junior × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Curtiss |
| Model | Piper J-2 Cub | Curtiss-Wright Junior |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1935 | 1930 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1938 | 1932 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | J2 | CW1 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Continental A-40-5 | 1x Szekely SR-3 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 40 | 45 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 141 | 130 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 56 | 48 |
| Travel range (km) | 333 | 315 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,658 | 3,658 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 2.29 | 3.05 |
| Take off distance (m) | 222 | 61 |
| Landing distance (m) | 143 | 76 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 440 | 442 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 440 | - |
| Max payload (kg) | 215 | 145 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 38 | 35 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Tail height (m) | 1.3 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.7 | 12.04 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |