Comparison of Piper J-3 Cub and Yakovlev Yak-50 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yakovlev Yak-50 × |  Piper J-3 Cub × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev | Piper Aircraft |
| Model | Yakovlev Yak-50 | Piper J-3 Cub |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1975 | 1937 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1986 | 1947 |
| Type | Aerobatic | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | YK50 | J3 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Vedeneyev M-14P | 1x Continental A-65-8 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 361 | 65 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 407 | 144 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 100 | 61 |
| Travel range (km) | 500 | 354 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,962 | 3,505 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 11.28 | 2.29 |
| Take off distance (m) | 100 | 222 |
| Landing distance (m) | 250 | 143 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 910 | 554 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 910 | 554 |
| Max payload (kg) | 90 | 205 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 121 | 45 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 9.5 | 10.74 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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