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Single-engine piston1940s American light aircraft

Piper PA-12

Piper PA-12

The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser is an American three-seat, high wing, single-engine conventional landing gear-equipped light aircraft that was produced by Piper Aircraft between 1946-48. The PA-12 was an upgraded and redesignated Piper J-5.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft
Category
Single-engine piston
Country of origin
United States

Specifications

Cruise speed
91 kt
Max speed
91 kt
Range
520 nm
Service ceiling
18,000 ft
Rate of climb
510 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
1,753 lb
Empty weight
950 lb
Fuel capacity
38 US gal
Powerplant
Lycoming O-235-C
Engines
1
Seats
3
Length
22.8 ft
Wingspan
35.5 ft
Height
6.8 ft
Number built
3,760

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.