General Aviation

Piper Aircraft Pa-18s-150

Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft

The Piper PA‑18 Super Cub is a two‑seat, single‑engine monoplane introduced by Piper Aircraft in 1949. It evolved from the PA‑11 Cub Special and the earlier J‑3 Cub, and was produced for nearly 40 years with more than 10,000 units built. The aircraft is best known for its short‑takeoff and landing performance and its use in bush flying, banner towing and glider towing.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
piper-aircraft-pa-18s-150
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
6
Example Registration
N1977P

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-150- 6 registrations - Example N1977P

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