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| Paese | Usa |
| Ruolo | Aerei utilitari leggeri |
| Primo volo | 1949 |
| Costruito | 10326 |
Le Piper PA-18 Super Cub è un monoplano monomotore biposto. Introdotto nel 1949 dalla Piper Aircraft, è stato sviluppato dal Piper PA-11 e fa risalire il suo lignaggio attraverso il J-3 al Taylor E-2 Cub del 1930. In quasi 40 anni di produzione, ne sono stati costruiti oltre 10.000. I Super Cubs si trovano comunemente in ruoli come il bush flying, il traino di striscioni e il traino di alianti.
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General Characteristics
The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a two-seat, single-engine, high-wing monoplane. It is a refinement of the legendary J-3 Cub and is famous for its excellent Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) performance, making it highly suitable for bush flying and agricultural work.
| Property | Value (PA-18-150 Model) |
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| Ruolo | Light Utility, Trainer, Bush Plane, Glider Towing |
| Produttore | Piper Aircraft Corporation |
| Introdotto | 1949 |
| Equipaggio | 1 pilot |
| Passenger Capacity | 1 passenger (tandem seating) |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | 794 kg (1,750 lb) |
| Apertura alare | 10.8 m (35 ft 3 in) |
Powerplant and Design
- Engine: One Lycoming O-320 four-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally-opposed piston engine.
- Power Output: 150 hp (112 kW).
- Propeller: Two-bladed, fixed-pitch propeller.
- Configuration: High-wing, braced monoplane with two tandem seats.
- Landing Gear: Fixed conventional landing gear (tailwheel). Often equipped with tundra tires, floats, or skis for versatile operation.
- Construction: Fabric-covered steel tube fuselage and aluminum wing spars, providing a lightweight yet robust structure ideal for rough operations.
Performance and Usage
- Maximum Speed: 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Cruise Speed: 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Stall Speed: As low as 55 km/h (34 mph).
- Operational Range: Approximately 732 km (455 miles).
- Takeoff Distance: Can take off in under 200 feet (60 meters) under favorable conditions.
- Military Use: Used by the US Army and various international forces as the L-18 and L-21 for liaison and observation duties.
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