The Peterson J-4 (ICAO type GLID) is an aircraft certificated in the Utility Glider category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 300 nm, a cruise speed of 80 knots, a service ceiling of 12,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Peterson J-4
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 3
- Active
- 3
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J-4 J-4 | — | 600 kg | 300 nm | 80 kt | 2 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS G3WE · Rev 1 · issued 1976-05-01
- Category
- Utility Glider
- MTOW
- 365 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 1 passengers
FAR 23 effective 1 February 1965 with Amendments 23-1 through 23-6 and Amendment 23-8; FAR 21 dated 1 February 1965 with Amendments 21-1 through 21-38 and Glider Criteria Handbook,…
Where to look next
What is the range of the Peterson J-4?
The Peterson J-4 has a maximum range of 300 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Peterson J-4 carry?
The Peterson J-4 seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Peterson J-4?
The Peterson J-4's maximum take-off weight is 600 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Peterson J-4?
The Peterson J-4's ICAO type designator is GLID.
How many Peterson J-4 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 3 registered Peterson J-4 airframes worldwide.
Registered J-4 aircraft
Individual J-4 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.