Piper Cub line
The Piper Cub line line on this site has three variants. Length runs from the PA-18 Super Cub to the PA-11 Cub Special, a spread of 1.4 ft (6.2%). Two different wingspans appear across the line. Maximum takeoff weight grows by 43.4% from the lightest variant to the heaviest. All share Design Group I and Approach Category A.
The PA-11 Cub Special has the joint lowest maximum takeoff weight of the 352 types on this site with a published figure. The PA-18 Super Cub has the 3rd-narrowest main gear of the 364 types on this site. The PA-18 Super Cub has the joint lowest tail and the highest wingspan-to-length ratio among the 28 Piper types. The PA-18 Super Cub has the joint 5th-lowest FAA reference approach speed of the 364 types on this site (the input for its Approach Category).
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-18 Super Cub | 35.3 ft | 22.5 ft | 6.7 ft | 1,750 lb | I-A |
| Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser | 35.5 ft | 22.8 ft | 6.8 ft | 1,750 lb | I-A |
| Piper PA-11 Cub Special | 35.5 ft | 23.9 ft | 6.7 ft | 1,220 lb | I-A |
More from the line
The PA-11 Cub Special has the 5th-longest wheelbase among the 102 single-engine types with a published figure.
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.