First flight - 1949
1949
Piper Aircraft
Piper Super Cub PA-18-150
PA18Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Single-Engine PistonDiscontinued1949–1994
Range
400 NM · 741 km
MTOW
794 kg
Cruise
100 kt · 185 km/h
Seats
2
2 seats (pilot included)
Used price
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Specifications for the PA-18-150 variant. Sources: en.wikipedia.org (checked on 10/10/2026).
The Piper Super Cub PA-18-150 is a single-engine piston produced between 1949 and 1994. It has a range of 400 nm, a cruise speed of 100 kt (185 km/h), 2 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 39 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).
Temporal identity
First flight
Jan 01, 1949
FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
10,326
Classic high-wing, tailwheel single-engine aircraft, a direct evolution of the J-3 Cub, famous for its short takeoff and landing capability. In Brazil it is used in instruction, glider towing and rural operation on short unprepared strips. The sheet represents the PA-18-150 with a 150 hp Lycoming engine, the most widespread version of the family, out of production since 1994.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Power
- 150 hp (112 kW)
- Engine
- Lycoming O-320
Cabin and comfort
Detailed specs pending
Avionics and engines
Detailed specs pending
Operating costs
- Data source
- consumo: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/piper-super-cub
- Last updated
- 2026
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 6.88 m
- Wingspan
- 10.73 m
- Height
- 2.03 m
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 422 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 794 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 136 L
- Fuel capacity
- 243 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
2 typical seats (pilot included)
Length
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Width
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Height
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Volume
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Baggage
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History
End of production - 1994
1994
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Curated knowledge pending.
Registrations in Brazil
18 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Piper Super Cub PA-18-150?
The maximum range is 400 nm (400 NM · 741 km).
How fast is the Piper Super Cub PA-18-150?
Cruise speed is 100 kt, equivalent to 185 km/h.
How many passengers does the Piper Super Cub PA-18-150 seat?
The Piper Super Cub PA-18-150 has 2 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 1 passenger.
How many Piper Super Cub PA-18-150 are there in Brazil?
There are 39 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.