MAQUETTE À MONTER - Piper L-4H 'Cub' MisterCraft | N° E-41 | 1:48 (1:50) **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 10,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Mister Craft |
| Size of the box | 33 x 23 x 5 cm |
Description
The Piper Cub J-3, developed in 1938, became one of America’s most iconic light aircraft. Powered by a 65 hp Continental engine, it featured a high-wing, fabric-covered design with tandem seating and was produced in large numbers for civilian use. Its military version, the L-4 Grasshopper, had a wider cabin, larger windows, and modified instrumentation. Over 5,400 L-4s were delivered to the U.S. Army and Navy for courier, observation, artillery spotting, and medevac roles. First used during the North African campaign, it served across all Allied fronts. More than 5,500 civilian Cubs were also built during WWII. In Czechoslovakia, the L-4 flew as the C-4 in air force training and civil roles. The aircraft had a welded steel tube fuselage and wooden-ribbed wings, all fabric-covered, with a fixed wooden propeller. Renowned for its simplicity, reliability, and versatility, the Piper Cub remains a symbol of classic aviation.
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