Piper PA-18 Super Cub Family
The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a strengthened and more powerful development of the PA-11 and J-3 Cub line. Its simple high-wing airframe, low-speed handling, and ability to use short or unimproved landing areas made it an enduring private and working aircraft. Civil versions have served in recreation, training, agriculture, patrol, survey, and backcountry utility roles, while military-designated Super Cubs were used for liaison, training, transport, and target-towing duties.
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Identity
- Aliases
- PA-18 Super CubSuper CubPA-18-150L-18 Super CubL-21 Super CubU-7 Super Cub
- Family Name
- Piper PA-18 Super Cub
- Full Name
- Piper PA-18 Super Cub Family
- Roles
- general_aviationtrainerutilityagricultural
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- stol
- Description
- The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a strengthened and more powerful development of the PA-11 and J-3 Cub line. Its simple high-wing airframe, low-speed handling, and ability to use short or unimproved landing areas made it an enduring private and working aircraft. Civil versions have served in recreation, training, agriculture, patrol, survey, and backcountry utility roles, while military-designated Super Cubs were used for liaison, training, transport, and target-towing duties.
- First Flight Year
- 1,949
- Manufacturer
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.piper.com/blog/piper-cub-history/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 15:46:32 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 15:46:32 UTC