MALTA AVIATION MUSEUM
Piper Cub L4H A-65-8
A photo of a similar Piper L4B on board USS Ranger during operation 'Torch'. This was the first operational use for this type of aircraft.
Chronology
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David Polidano and Oliver Bennett flew to Germany on Tuesday 14 May, 2013 to examine a Piper L4H ‘project to fly’ which was up for sale. As it was considered to be a worthwhile proposition its purchase followed.
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The Piper was loaded onto a truck for forwarding to the Aviation Museum in Malta, adding another aircraft to its growing collection.
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This aircraft is currently being restored and can be seen in the Main Exhibition Hangar.
Brief History
J-3 Cub / L-4 Grasshopper
Trainer / Liaison / Touring Aircraft
The Piper J-3 Cub is a single-engine two-seat light touring aircraft and military trainer and liaison aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corporation. The US Army variants were initially designated O-59 and later L-4 Grasshopper, US Navy designation of the J-3 was NE-1
Technical Specifications
Propulsion - Piston Engine
Engine Model - Continental A-65
Engine Power - 64 hp
Speed - 80 kts/92 mph
Service Ceiling - 3.658 m/12.000 ft
Range - 402 km/217 NM/250 mi.
Empty Weight - 290 kg/640 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight - 499 kg/1.100 lbs
Wing Span - 10,73 m/35,2 ft
Wing Area - 16,6 m²/179 ft²
Length - 6,78 m/22,2 ft
Height - 2,03 m/6,7 ft
First Flight - 09/1930
Production Status - out of production
Production Range - 1938-1947
Total Production - 19828
Developed fromTaylor J-2 Cub
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