Taylor / Piper J-2 Cub
Touring / Trainer Aircraft
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Taylor J-2 Cub, later Piper J-2 Cub is a single-engine two-seat light touring aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Taylor Aircraft Company and later by Piper Aircraft Corporation.
The J-2 Cub is a development of the earlier Taylor Cub.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 1 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Continental A-40-5 | |
| Engine Power | 30 kW | 40 hp |
| max. Cruise Speed | 106 km/h | 57 kts 66 mph |
| Speed | 126 km/h | 68 kts 78 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 3.658 m | 12.000 ft |
| Rate of climb | 137 m/min | 450 ft/min |
| Range | 354 km | 191 NM 220 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 238 kg | 525 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 419 kg | 924 lbs |
| Wing Span | 10,74 m | 35 ft 3 in |
| Wing Area | 16,6 m² | 179 ft² |
| Length | 6,78 m | 22 ft 3 in |
| Height | 1,98 m | 6 ft 6 in |
| First Flight | 1935 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1935-1938 | |
| Total Production | 1207 | |
| Developed from | Taylor Cub | |
| ICAO Code | J2 | |
| FAA TCDS | ATC595 | |
| Data for (Version) | Piper J-2 | |
| [Photo-ID: 6345] © Karsten Palt 2012-06-12 | |
 | Taylor J-2 Cub Reg.: NC19518 c/n: 1718 |
| Yanks Air Museum [Chino, CA] | |