When Was the Piper J-3 Cub?

This Cub was built in 1941 and accumulated more than 6,000 hours of flying time before being restored in 1975. First built in 1937, the Piper J-3 earned its fame as a trainer.

When was the Piper Cub released?

Introduced in 1938, the Piper J-3 Cub, with its characteristic black lightning bolt, became an immediate success with the flying public. By 1947, when the last J-3 model was produced, a total of 14,125 had been built.

How much does a Piper J-3 Cub cost?

Piper J–3 Cub. Many airplanes are especially fun to fly, but none make the claim as well as a Piper Cub. New ones—with much more power than the original 65 horses—cost between $100,000 and $200,000, but Cubs in excellent shape are available for between $30,000 and $50,000.