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Piper J3F vs Pitts S-1

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecPiper J3FPitts S-1
ICAO typeJ3PTS1
MTOW500 kg700 kg
Range160 nm270 nm
Cruise speed71 kt106 kt
Service ceiling12,000 ft22,000 ft
Max seats22
Length7 m7 m
Wingspan11 m11 m
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How does the Piper J3F compare to the Pitts S-1 in range?

The Piper J3F has a range of 160 nm; the Pitts S-1 has a range of 270 nm.

How does the Piper J3F compare to the Pitts S-1 in cruise speed?

The Piper J3F cruises at 71 kt; the Pitts S-1 cruises at 106 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the Piper J3F and the Pitts S-1?

The Piper J3F has a maximum take-off weight of 500 kg, compared with 700 kg for the Pitts S-1.

How many seats do the Piper J3F and Pitts S-1 have?

The Piper J3F seats up to 2; the Pitts S-1 seats up to 2.

What ICAO type codes do the Piper J3F and Pitts S-1 use?

The Piper J3F is ICAO type J3; the Pitts S-1 is ICAO type PTS1.