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Piper J-3 Cub

exotic
Maker
Piper
Type code
CUB
Engines
1× Continental A-65
Seats
2 seats
Speed
65 kt
Ceiling
11,500 ft
Wingspan
35 ft

A Cub cruises so slowly that in a stiff headwind it can appear to fly backwards over the ground.

exotic tier: Small open-air, piston and vintage light aircraft.

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