Comparison of Piper J-2 Cub and Piper J-3 Cub [S]ave
| Attribute |  Piper J-3 Cub × |  Piper J-2 Cub × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Piper Aircraft |
| Model | Piper J-3 Cub | Piper J-2 Cub |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1937 | 1935 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1947 | 1938 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | J3 | J2 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Continental A-65-8 | 1x Continental A-40-5 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 65 | 40 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 144 | 141 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 61 | 56 |
| Travel range (km) | 354 | 333 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,505 | 3,658 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 2.29 | 2.29 |
| Take off distance (m) | 222 | 222 |
| Landing distance (m) | 143 | 143 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 554 | 440 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 554 | 440 |
| Max payload (kg) | 205 | 215 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 45 | 38 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.74 | 10.7 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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