An aviation classic recreated in 3 great sizes.
Great Planes has taken their computer designed technology and penchant for scale accuracy to new dimensions, with a complete series of kits based on one of the most popular aircraft designs of all time - the Piper J-3 Cub.
With 3 sizes to choose from, there's a Cub kit to suit any modeler's tastes and budget. But they all share the benefits of Great Planes' advanced engineering, resulting in models that are amazingly easy to build and fly. And with scale outlines taken from original Piper 3-view drawings, these kits boast a very realistic Cub profile, with incredible attention to detail.
All 3 Great Planes Cub kits feature computer-designed and drawn plans, interlocking die-cut wood parts and straight, strong structures. Building is further simplified by preshaped leading edges, pushrod routing holes and virtually all-balsa exteriors. The 40- and 60-size Cubs feature barndoor ailerons; the 20-size has strip ailerons.
"Modelers looking to get into a sport scale kit will find any of the 3 Great Planes Piper Cub sizes an excellent choice. They're designed for easy assembly, and provide exciting aerobatic potential while remaining stable and easy to land. Plus, they look as good as they fly!"

Don Anderson
President and Founder
Great Planes Model Manufacturing
SPECIFICATIONS
Piper J-3 Cub 20
Stock Number: GPMA0158
Wingspan: 61.2 in (1555 mm)
Wing Area: 525 in² (33.9 dm²)
Weight: 3.75-4.5 lb (1700-2040 g)
Length: 39.2 in (995 mm)
Requires: 2-stroke .15-.25 cu in (2.5-4 cc) or 4-stroke .20-.26 cu in (3-4 cc); 4-channel radio; 2+ rolls MonoKote
Product Manual -
Parts Listing -
Accessories Needed
Piper J-3 Cub 40
Stock Number: GPMA0160
Wingspan: Standard Wing: 76.5 in (1945 mm) Clipped Wing: 61.5 in (1560 mm)
Wing Area: Standard Wing: 820 in² (52.9 dm²) Clipped Wing: 653 in² (42.1 dm²)
Weight: 6.5-7.5 lb (2950-3400 g)
Length: 49 in (1245 mm)
Requires: 2-stroke .40-.60 cu in (6.5-10 cc) or 4-stroke .48-.70
cu in (8-11.5 cc); 4-channel radio; 2+ rolls MonoKote
Product Manual -
Parts Listing -
Accessories Needed
Piper J-3 Cub 60
Stock Number: GPMA0162
Wingspan: Standard Wing: 90 in (2285 mm) Clipped Wing: 83 in (2110 mm)
Wing Area: Standard Wing: 1123 in² (72.4 dm²) Clipped Wing: 1037 in² (66.9 dm²)
Weight: 9.5-12 lb (4310-5440 g)
Length: 56.5 in (1435 mm)
Requires: 2-stroke .60-.90 cu in (10-15 cc) or 4-stroke .70-.91
cu in (11.5-15 cc); 4-channel radio w/5 servos; 3+ rolls MonoKote
Product Manual -
Parts Listing -
Accessories Needed
| Items needed to convert the 40-sized kit to electric |
| Motor |
ESC |
Power/Battery |
Aeronaut Prop |
APC Prop |
Gear Drive |
Drive Set |
Sport FUN500-27 (KONG2461) |
Jazz 40-6-18 (KONM3100) |
38A at 14 cells (16.8V) |
14 x 6" |
13 x 6.5E (APCQ3065) |
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Brushless Set 500 (KONG5040) |
Power FUN600-18 (KONG2200) |
Jazz 40-6-18 (KONM3100) |
36A at 16 cells (19.2V) |
14 x 7" |
14 x 7E (APCQ4145) |
KPG 3.7:1 |
Brushless Set 600 (KONG5060) |
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