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Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Piper · Light Utility / STOL / Utility / Training / Liaison · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Piper PA-18 Super Cub — Light Utility / STOL / Utility / Training / Liaison
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The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a two-seat, single-engine monoplane. Introduced in 1949 by Piper Aircraft, it was developed from the PA-11 Cub Special, and traces its lineage back through the J-3 Cub to the Taylor E-2 Cub of the 1930s. In close to 40 years of production, over 10,000 were built. Super Cubs are commonly found in roles such as bush flying, banner towing and glider towing.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Piper
Operator
Private / military liaison / agriculture
Primary Role
Light Utility / STOL / Utility / Training / Liaison
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1949
Produced
9000
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
1x Lycoming O-320-B2B piston
Thrust / Power
150 hp
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
22.7
Wingspan (ft)
35.2
Empty Weight (lb)
930
MTOW (lb)
1750
Endurance (hr)
3.5
Service Ceiling (ft)
19000
Range (mi)
460
Max Speed (mph)
130
Max Speed (Mach)
0.17