PA-11 Cub Special

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
single-engine aircraft
utility aircraft
high-wing
N-numbered aircraft
tailwheel aircraft
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:community Cub enthusiasts
gptkbp:controls stick control
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:date post-World War II
gptkbp:design gptkb:Clarence_Gilbert_Taylor
high-wing monoplane
gptkbp:engine 65 hp
gptkbp:engine_type piston engine
gptkbp:first_flight 1947
stable and forgiving
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 18 US gallons
gptkbp:height 6 ft 6 in
gptkbp:historical_significance popular post-war aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PA-11 Cub Special
gptkbp:influenced future light aircraft designs
gptkbp:is_popular_in flight training
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
conventional landing gear
gptkbp:length 22 ft 8 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Piper_Aircraft
gptkbp:market general aviation
gptkbp:material metal and fabric construction
gptkbp:max_speed 120 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 1,750 lb
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Cub_Special
gptkbp:notable_battle used for tailwheel endorsement training
gptkbp:number_built 1,000+
gptkbp:operational_history used in various roles including agriculture and recreation
gptkbp:performance good short takeoff and landing capabilities
gptkbp:production_years 1947-1950
gptkbp:propulsion fixed-pitch propeller
gptkbp:range 400 miles
gptkbp:related_show frequently seen at airshows
gptkbp:restoration popular among vintage aircraft restorers
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:musical
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,000 ft
gptkbp:speed 40 mph
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Piper_PA-18_Super_Cub
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Piper_J-3_Cub
gptkbp:weight 1,200 lb
gptkbp:wing_area 200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 35 ft 6 in
gptkbp:youth_club common in flying clubs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Piper_Cub
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5