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Piper PA-18 Super Cub specs, size & range

The Piper PA-18 Super Cub (ICAO code PA18) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with one piston engine Wake category: Light Piston & light aircraft
Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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PA-18 Super Cub specifications

Approach speed
48 kn (89 km/h)
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The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a landplane with one piston engine built by Piper. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code PA18. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

PA-18 Super Cub speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 48 knots (89 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the PA-18 Super Cub

Comparable piston & light aircraft include Yakovlev Yak-55, Beechcraft Model 95 Travel Air, Cessna R182 Skylane RG and Cessna 400.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Piper PA-18 Super Cub?

PA18 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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