Today, CubCrafters unveiled the SUPER SportCub, the company’s most powerful aircraft. Available immediately, the LSA certified SUPER SportCub is a stronger and more powerful version of their highly successful Sport Cub S2. The two place SUPER SportCub boasts the largest engine in the LSA industry, a 340 cubic inch engine producing up to 180 HP for takeoff and climb, and a continuous 80 HP at altitudes up to 12,000 feet! With a rate-of-climb well over 2,100 feet per minute, SUPER SportCub’s climb rivals even turbine powered aircraft! Its power-to-weight ratio exceeds that of a P-51D Mustang, providing takeoff distances of less than 100 feet at gross weight! This two place taildragger can be delivered with tundra tires, floats, or skis to maximize your flying pleasure.
All of this is made possible with the certification of CubCrafters’ own ASTM compliant engine, the CC340. In partnership with ECI, CubCrafters has created a four cylinder, air-cooled engine that is certified to ASTM standards and produces up to 180 HP for takeoff and climb while maintaining 80 HP continuous power at up to 12,000 feet. Power and efficiency are achieved with electronic ignition, high compression pistons and a new light-weight design. Cruise power settings produce a miserly 5-6 gallons per hour fuel burn while enabling the newest Cub to loaf along at a cruise speed of 120 MPH. Open the throttle and you can see 138 MPH putting the SUPER SportCub at the top of the LSA speed limit.
CubCrafters is known for incorporating new technologies into a proven design. This is a complete redesign of the venerable Super Cub. Using carbon fiber composites extensively, 2024-T3 aluminum in the ribs and wing skins, and a more efficient fuselage design were just a few of the many improvements. CubCrafters tested the airframe to 40% beyond the ASTM requirements of 4Gs for certification. “We don’t know of any other LSA manufacturer who has actually tested their airframe to margins this far in excess of the requirements” said Jim Richmond, CEO and founder of CubCrafters. “We tested it to 5.65G’s for the design limits, and 8.5G’s for the ultimate loads”.
The airframe is an identical twin of the Carbon Cub that the company has developed for the home-built market, and the two aircraft share nearly all airframe components. All components are manufactured under the scrutiny of an FAA approved quality assurance program in an FAA certified production facility. Currently, CubCrafters is the only U.S. manufacturer building Light Sport Aircraft and Standard Category Aircraft on the same production line.
“This airplane is all about fun.” said Richmond, “Smiles are guaranteed with every Cub.” Base price for the two place S-LSA certified SUPER SportCub starts at $163,280. For more information, contact CubCrafters at 509.248.9491 or visit them online at: www.cubcrafters.com
CubCrafters is located in Yakima, Washington and was founded in 1980 by current owner Jim Richmond. In 2007, CubCrafters was issued a FAA Production Certificate and is currently the only aircraft manufacturer in the nation to produce both standard category and light sport category aircraft under an FAA-approved quality assurance program. CubCrafters' roots are in the 60-year history of classic "taildragger" aviation, but its products and services are clearly at the leading edge of technology, utilizing CAD-based design and engineering, CNC tooling and fabrication, lean-manufacturing, and award-winning tube and fabric aircraft restoration.
CubCrafters offers three all new, ready-to-fly aircraft: The SPORT CUB S2 is a thoroughly updated redesign of the classic airplane that inspired the light sport category. The CARBON CUB SS is a stronger and more powerful version of the S2, with 180 horsepower available for take-off and climb, making it the most powerful LSA aircraft in production. The TOP CUB boasts a useful load of over 1000 pounds, making it among the most capable two-place personal and utility aircraft available. CubCrafters also offers the CARBON CUB EX, the lightest, most complete and best engineered Cub kit available.
Cub Crafters, Inc.
1918 South 16th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98903
509.248.9491
www.cubcrafters.com
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