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Piper L-4 Grasshopper / J-3 Cub
Technical Information

Background
Built by Piper Aircraft between 1938–1947. The L-4 Grasshopper was a light observation plane used by the U.S. Army (USA) and U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) for liaison, transportation, artillery spotting, medical rescue and other roles. Powered by a Continental air-cooled engine with a two bladed wooden propeller. Disassembled and shipped in a wooden crate for shipment overseas. Also, the wing could be disassembled for transport partially assembled.
Technical Details (L-4)
Crew  Two (pilot, observer)
Engine  1 × Continental A-65-8 air-cooled horizontally opposed four cylinder, 65 hp at 2,350 rpm driving a two bladed wood propeller
Span  35' 3" / 10.74m
Length  22' 5" / 6.83m
Height  6' 8" / 2.03m
Maximum Speed 87 mph
Range  220 miles
Armament  none


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