Overview
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
Dimensions
| Length | 6.88 m |
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| Wingspan | 10.73 m |
| Height | 2.02 m |
Performance
| Range | 735 km |
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Crew & capacity
| Seats (max.) | 1 |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | Lycoming O-320 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: C&GS Season's Report Ellerbee 1950-125. / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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