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Piper Aircraft J-3 Cub
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Cessna 172 Skyhawk
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Cessna |
| Type | Light & general aviation | Light & general aviation |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1938 | 1955 |
| Status | Retired | In production |
| Units built | 19,888 | 44,000 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 6.83 m | 8.28 m |
| Wingspan | 10.74 m | 11.00 m |
| Height | 2.03 m | 2.72 m |
| Wing area | 16.6 m² | 16.2 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 345 kg | 767 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 553 kg | 1,157 kg |
| Fuel capacity | — | 212 L |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 140 km/h | 302 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 121 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Range | 354 km | 1,185 km |
| Service ceiling | 3,505 m | 4,100 m |
| Rate of climb | 2.3 m/s | 3.7 m/s |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Seats (typical) | 2 | 4 |
| Seats (max.) | 2 | 4 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Continental A-65 | Lycoming IO-360-L2A |
| Power (each) | 48 kW | 134 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.