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Piper PA-18 Super Cub

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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 Piper PA-11, and traces its lineage back through the J-3 to the Taylor E-2 Cub of the 1930s. In close to 40 years of production, over 9,000 were built. Super Cubs are commonly found in roles such as bush flying, banner towing and glider towing.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 29.8ft (9.1m)
  • Length 20.2ft (6.1m)
  • Height 7.8ft (2.4m)
  • Empty Weight 3,276lbs (1,486kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,435lbs (1,558kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.291
  • Wing Loading 14.7lbs/ft2 (71.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 233.9ft2 (21.7m2)
  • Drag Points 4071

Parts

  • Number of Parts 72
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 285