| Attribute | Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser × | Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Piper Aircraft |
| Model | Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser | Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1946 | 1940 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1948 | 1946 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | PA12 | J5 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Lycoming O-235-C | 1x Lycoming GO-145-C2 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 108 | 75 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 169 | 154 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 78 | 67 |
| Travel range (km) | 965 | 685 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,840 | 3,109 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 3.05 | 2.34 |
| Take off distance (m) | 220 | 220 |
| Landing distance (m) | 143 | 143 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 795 | 658 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 795 | 658 |
| Max payload (kg) | 259 | 172 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 144 | 68 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Cabin width (m) | 0.8 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 6.96 | 6.86 |
| Tail height (m) | - | 1.7 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.8 | 10.82 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |