Piper PA-11 Cub Special
Piper · piston, 1 engine · ICAO PA11
The Piper PA-11 Cub Special has the joint lowest maximum takeoff weight of the 352 types on this site with a published figure, and the joint lowest tail among the 28 Piper types. Within the 3-variant Piper Cub line line it has the greatest length and lowest maximum takeoff weight. It also has the joint 3rd-lowest FAA reference approach speed of the 364 types on this site (the input for its Approach Category). Among the 102 single-engine types with a published figure, it has the 5th-longest wheelbase.
Airport design codes
- I
Design Group I. Set by wingspan and tail height alike.
- A
Approach Category A. From its FAA reference approach speed of 46 kt (band under 91 kt).
Gear and weights
| Cockpit to main gear | 22.8 ft | 6.9 m |
|---|---|---|
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,220 lb | 553 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 1,220 lb | 553 kg |
| Main gear code | S | |
| Taxiway Design Group | 1B | |
| ICAO wake category | Light |
Where it sits
The PA-11 Cub Special also has the 3rd-narrowest main gear among the 28 Piper types. By length it falls between the Beech 77 Skipper and the Piper PA-28 Cherokee.
Main gear 6.8 ft wide (2.1 m), 19% of the span; wheelbase 22.8 ft (6.9 m), 95% of the length.
US records: 76 US flight-plan operations in FY2024; 431 on the US register.
One of 3 variants on the Piper Cub line page.
Closest in size on this site
- Piper PA-11 Cub Special
- Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
- Cessna 170
- Aviat Husky
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.