General Aviation

Piper Aircraft Pa-18s-135

Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft

The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a two‑seat, single‑engine monoplane introduced in 1949 by Piper Aircraft. Developed from the earlier PA‑11 Cub Special and tracing its lineage back to the J‑3 Cub, the Super Cub has become a staple of bush flying, banner towing, and glider towing. With over 10,000 built in almost 40 years of production, it is renowned for its short‑takeoff and short‑landing performance.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
piper-aircraft-pa-18s-135
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
3
Example Registration
N1371C

Specifications

Wingspan
10.73 m / 35 ft
Length
6.88 m / 22 ft
Height
2.04 m / 6 ft
Max Speed
209 km/h / 130 mph
Cruise Speed
185 km/h / 115 mph
Range
740 km / 400 nmi
Ceiling
5800 m / 19000 ft
First Flight
1949
Production Start
1949
Production End
1983
Total Built
10326

Variants

  • PA-18S-135- 3 registrations - Example N1371C

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