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| País | Eua |
| Papel | Aeronaves leves |
| Primeiro voo | 1949 |
| Construído | 10326 |
O Piper PA-18 Super Cub é um monoplano monomotor de dois lugares. Introduzido em 1949 pela Piper Aircraft, foi desenvolvido a partir do Piper PA-11, e traça sua linhagem de volta através do J-3 para o Taylor E-2 Cub da década de 1930. Em quase 40 anos de produção, mais de 10.000 foram construídos. Super Cubs são comumente encontrados em papéis como voar em arbustos, reboque de bandeira e reboque de planador.
Fonte: Piper PA-18 na Wikipédia
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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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| Papel | Light Utility, Trainer, Bush Plane, Glider Towing |
| Fabricante | Piper Aircraft Corporation |
| Introduzido | 1949 |
| tripulação | 1 pilot |
| Passenger Capacity | 1 passenger (tandem seating) |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | 794 kg (1,750 lb) |
| Envergadura | 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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