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SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT

  • SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT
    Cub Crafters' Top Cub over Yakima, WA

Overview

  • The CubCrafters Top Cub is a modern bush airplane inspired by the Piper Super Cub, featuring a 180 hp Lycoming O-360 engine, advanced avionics, and built for short takeoff and landings performance. Blending classic taildragger heritage with advanced materials and systems, it delivers unmatched performance in remote and demanding environments.

    CubCrafters Top Cub

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    Lycoming O-360-C4P, 180 hp

  • Propellers

    Sensenich 76-inch metal propeller

  • Length

    23 ft 6 in

  • Height

    8 ft 5 in

  • Wingspan

    35 ft 3 in

  • Wing Area

    178 sq ft

  • Wing loading

  • Power loading

  • Cabin Width

    24 in

  • Empty Weight

    1,200 lb

  • Maximum gross weight

    2,300 lb

  • Useful load

    1,000 lb

  • Payload with full fuel

  • Fuel capacity

    50 gal

  • Baggage capacity

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

    270 ft

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Rate of climb sea level

    800 fpm

  • Service ceiling

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Landing distance ground roll

    400 ft

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

  • Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

  • VY

  • VNE

  • VS1

  • VSO

For more information, contact CubCrafters at or via https://cubcrafters.com/topcub

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.