Piper LNP-1
Piper Aircraft · USA · first flew 1938 · glider
The LNP-1 was the US Navy's designation for the Piper J-3 Cub used in liaison and glider-towing duties, one of the most widely operated light aircraft of World War II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- US Navy designation for Piper J-3 Cub
- High-wing liaison and glider-tow aircraft
- Fabric-covered tube-and-fabric light plane
High-wing monoplane with a Continental engine, tandem seating under a long greenhouse cabin, and a conventional undercarriage — the archetypal American light plane silhouette.
Specifications
- The Piper LNP-1 has a length of 6.8 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.7 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
The Piper J-3 Cub was a simple, economical high-wing monoplane adopted by all US armed services under various designations; the Navy's LNP-1 served in training and liaison roles at naval air stations.
Variants
The LNP-1 was the Navy's primary Cub designation; the Army Air Forces operated the same aircraft as the L-4 Grasshopper under a different designation system.
Where you'll see it
Used by the US Navy primarily for station liaison, observer training, and glider-tow duties; the J-3 Cub became one of the most produced light aircraft in American history and continues to be flown today.
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