1946 Piper Cub J-3 High Wing Monoplane
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Artifact Overview
The simple and inexpensive Piper Cub J-3 is often referred to as the "Model T of the air" because of its popularity. Some 20,000 of the craft were built between 1938 and 1947, costing anywhere from $1,000 to $2,500 each. These slow and stable airplanes were ideal for pilot training, and popular for sport flying as well.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Airplane
Date Made
1946
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
On Loan - Virginia Air and Space Center (Hampton, VA)
Object ID
61.94.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Piper Aircraft Corporation.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Cloth
Color
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.292 ft
Width: 34.583 ft
Length: 21.729 ft
Inscriptions
Autograph on right of fuselage by door: WILLIAM T. PIPER
Plate on engine reads.
CONTINENTAL AIRCRAFT ENGINE/ CONTINENTAL MOTORS CORP./ MUSKEGON, MI., USA/ MODEL A65-8/ ENGINE NO. [illegible] . . .
Wooden prop marked: CONTINENTAL MOTORS
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