Piper PA-18 Super Cub
The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a two-seat, single-engine monoplane. Introduced in 1949 by Piper Aircraft, it was developed from the PA-11 Cub Special, and traces its lineage back through the J-3 Cub to the Taylor E-2 Cub of the 1930s. In close to 40 years of production, over 10,000 were built. Super Cubs are commonly found in roles such as bush flying, banner towing and glider towing.
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- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Category
- Single-engine piston
- US-registered
- 3,668
FAA registry models
Airlines operating the Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Airlines with the most registered Piper PA-18 Super Cub airframes (FAA + international registries) — registered airframes, not necessarily in active service, updated August 10, 2026.
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.