TheBackcountry Super Cubs Super Cub,also referred to as theSupercub replica,is an Americanamateur-built aircraft,designed and produced byBackcountry Super CubsofDouglas, Wyoming.The aircraft is based on the design of thePiper PA-18 Super Cuband is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1]
| Super Cub | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Amateur-built aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Backcountry Super Cubs |
| Status | In production (2012) |
| Number built | 138 |
| Developed from | Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
Design and development
editThe Super Cub features astrut-bracedhigh-wing,a two-seats-in-tandemenclosed cockpit that is 30 in (76 cm) wide, fixedconventional landing gearand a single engine intractor configuration.[1]
The aircraftfuselageis made from welded steel tubing, with the wings constructed ofaluminumsheet, all covered indopedaircraft fabric.Its 37.7 ft (11.5 m) span wing has an area of 170 sq ft (16 m2), is supported by "V" struts withjury strutsand mountsflaps.The aircraft's recommended engine power range is 180 to 240 hp (134 to 179 kW) and standard engines used include the 180 hp (134 kW)Lycoming O-360four-strokepowerplant. The aircraft can be fitted withtundra tiresfor operation on soft or rough surfaces. Construction time from the supplied kit is 1200 hours.[1]
Operational history
editBy December 2011, 138 examples had been reported as completed and flown.[1]
Specifications (Super Cub)
editData fromKitplanes[1]
General characteristics
- Crew:one
- Capacity:one passenger
- Length:21 ft (6.4 m)
- Wingspan:37.7 ft (11.5 m)
- Wing area:170 sq ft (16 m2)
- Empty weight:1,200 lb (544 kg)
- Gross weight:2,400 lb (1,089 kg)
- Fuel capacity:48 U.S. gallons (180 L; 40 imp gal)
- Powerplant:1 ×Lycoming O-360four cylinder, air-cooled,four strokeaircraft engine,180 hp (130 kW)
- Propellers:2-bladedconstant speed propeller
Performance
- Cruise speed:112 mph (180 km/h, 97 kn)
- Stall speed:28 mph (45 km/h, 24 kn)
- Range:580 mi (930 km, 500 nmi)
- Rate of climb:1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)
- Wing loading:14.1 lb/sq ft (69 kg/m2)