Taylorcraft J-2
Taylorcraft Aircraft · United States · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Taylor J-2 Cub, later also known as the Piper J-2 Cub, is an American two-seat light aircraft designed and built by the Taylor Aircraft Company.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.83 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Side-by-side two-seat high-wing light aircraft of the 1930s
- Strut-braced fabric-covered wing typical of pre-war American lightplanes
- Continental A-40 flat-four engine of modest power
A small two-seat high-wing monoplane with a single nose engine. It is the direct predecessor of the Piper J-3 Cub.
Specifications
- The Taylorcraft J-2 has a length of 6.83 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.72 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 1–2.
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History
It was developed from the Taylor Cub. The J-2 was the last Cub under the Taylor name before the company became Piper in 1937.
Variants
The J-2 was the final Cub variant built under the Taylor name; the Cub line led to the Piper J-3 Cub.
Where you'll see it
Production moved from Bradford to Lock Haven, Pennsylvania in 1937. The Cub was a light utility aircraft.
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