Taylor E-2 Cub
- Period: Interwar (1919-1938)
- Uses: General Aviation
- First Flight: September 1930 (E-2 prototype)
- Display Status: In Reserve Hangar.
The success of the Aeronca C-2 prompted the Taylor Aircraft Company to introduce a new light airplane design, the E-2 Cub. The company became the Piper Aircraft Company in 1937. The Cub proved popular for both private flying and instruction. Just under 350 were made when production ceased in 1936. The E-2 led to an improved version, the Taylor J-2 Cub, in 1935, and to the famous Piper J-3 Cub in 1937. Three E-2 Cubs were imported into Canada before Second World War and two after the war.
In its various forms the Cub was one of the best known aircraft ever built. For a great number of people, the name “Cub” is still synonymous with light aircraft.
Museum Example
- Registration #: C-GCGE
- Manufacturer: Taylor Aircraft Company Inc., United States
- Manufacture Date: 1935
- Construction #: 289
- Aquisition Date: 1985
- Provenance: Exchange
The Museum specimen was built in 1935 and by 1940 was being used for ground school instruction. It was brought to Canada in 1947 and restored to flying condition by 1980. It was acquired by the Museum in 1985.
Specifications
- Wing Span:
- 10.7 m (35 ft 3 in)
- Length:
- 6.8 m (22 ft 3 in)
- Height:
- 2 m (6 ft 6 in)
- Weight, Empty:
- 238 kg (525 lb)
- Weight, Gross:
- 420 kg (925 lb)
- Cruising Speed:
- 105 km/h (65 mph)
- Max Speed:
- 126 km/h (78 mph)
- Rate of Climb:
- 137 m (450 ft) /min
- Service Ceiling:
- 3,660 m (12,000 ft)
- Range:
- 354 km (220 mi)
- Power Plant:
- one Continental A-40-4, 40 hp, horizontally opposed engine
