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Piper L-4A Grasshopper
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Crew |
1 or 2 |
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Dimensions |
35'3" by 22'5" by 6'8" |
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Weight |
640-1200 lbs |
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Maximum speed |
85 mph |
| Cruise speed | 75 mph 121 km/h |
| Landing speed |
38 mph 61 km/h |
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Service ceiling |
9300 feet |
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Range |
190 miles 306 km |
| Fuel capacity |
12 gallons 45.4 liters |
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Engines |
One 65 hp Continental O-170 |
| Production | 6000 from 1941 to 1945 |
The L-4 Grasshopper was originally designated as the O-59 but was most widely known by its civilian name, the Piper J3 Cub. It saw widespread use in
the European war, but also saw service in the Pacific, in spite of a
very limited range, carrying capacity, and maximum speed, less than
that of most modern automobiles. It was capable of operating from very short, rough airstrips, and it remained in military use clear into the Vietnam era.
References
National Museum of the USAF (accessed 2013-10-7)The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia © 2013 by Kent G. Budge. Index
