Piper NE-1
Piper Aircraft · USA · first flew 1942 · light aircraft
The NE-1 was the primary US Navy designation for the Piper J-3 Cub used as a basic flight trainer and liaison aircraft during World War II. It was among the simplest aircraft in Navy service.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- US Navy Cub trainer designation
- Fabric high-wing tandem two-seater
- Continental A-65 flat-four engine
Identical in appearance to the civilian J-3 Cub — high-wing fabric monoplane with jury-strut braced wings, side-by-side or tandem seating, and a minuscule nose engine.
Specifications
- The Piper NE-1 has a length of 6.8 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.7 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 138 km/h (86 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Navy adopted the Piper Cub alongside the Army, allocating it the NE designation for primary training. The NE-1 used the Continental A-65 engine and served at training stations across the United States.
Variants
The NE-2 followed with minor equipment changes. The Army designation for the same aircraft was the L-4 Grasshopper; the Navy NE birds differed only in designation and minor equipment.
Where you'll see it
Used at US Navy and Marine Corps flight training bases in the continental United States for primary instruction; relatively large numbers were acquired.
Related aircraft
- Piper HE
- Piper NE-2
- Piper TG-8
- Piper J-3 Cub
- Aeronca TG-5
- Auster (AOP series)
- CNNA HL-6
- Hispano Aviación HS-42
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