End of production - 1947
1947
Piper Aircraft
Piper J-3 Cub J3C-65
J3Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Single-Engine PistonDiscontinued1938–1947
Range
191 NM · 354 km
MTOW
553 kg
Cruise
65 kt · 120 km/h
Seats
2
2 seats (pilot included)
Used price
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Specifications for the J3C-65 variant. Sources: en.wikipedia.org (checked on 10/10/2026).
The Piper J-3 Cub J3C-65 is a single-engine piston produced between 1938 and 1947. It has a range of 191 nm, a cruise speed of 65 kt (120 km/h), 2 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 8 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/9/2026).
Temporal identity
First flight
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FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
19,888
Classic trainer that trained generations of pilots at Brazilian flying clubs from the postwar period. Light, slow and tailwheel, it remains active in basic instruction and recreational flying, and inspired national derivatives such as the Paulistinha. It is one of the most-produced light aircraft in history.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Power
- 65 hp
- Engine
- Continental A-65
Cabin and comfort
Detailed specs pending
Avionics and engines
Detailed specs pending
Operating costs
Detailed specs pending
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 6.83 m
- Wingspan
- 10.74 m
- Height
- 2.03 m
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 308 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 553 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 45 L
- Fuel capacity
- 81 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
2 typical seats (pilot included)
Length
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Width
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Height
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Volume
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Baggage
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History
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Curated knowledge pending.
Registrations in Brazil
3 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Piper J-3 Cub J3C-65?
The maximum range is 191 nm (191 NM · 354 km).
How fast is the Piper J-3 Cub J3C-65?
Cruise speed is 65 kt, equivalent to 120 km/h.
How many passengers does the Piper J-3 Cub J3C-65 seat?
The Piper J-3 Cub J3C-65 has 2 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 1 passenger.
How many Piper J-3 Cub J3C-65 are there in Brazil?
There are 8 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.