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 — WingsHigh-mounted, straight
E — Engines1 × none, embedded-mounted
F — Fuselage6.8 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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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

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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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