CubCrafters CC11-160 Carbon Cub SS
CubCrafters · United States · first flew 2009 · light aircraft
The CubCrafters CC11-160 Carbon Cub SS is an American high-performance Sport STOL aircraft derived from the Piper Super Cub design, extensively rebuilt with carbon-fibre structures and a more powerful engine to maximise short-field performance.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.93 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Modern Super Cub derivative with carbon-fibre construction throughout
- Tundra-type oversized tyres standard on the bush-flying version
- High-wing STOL monoplane with extensive leading-edge slats and slotted flaps
Classic high-wing tandem-seat Cub outline with large tundra tyres, full-length strut-braced wings with leading-edge slats, and a noticeably more powerful engine installation than the original Super Cub.
Specifications
- The CubCrafters CC11-160 Carbon Cub SS has a length of 6.93 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.44 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 163 km/h (101 mph).
- Typical crew: 1–2.
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History
CubCrafters of Yakima, Washington, developed the Carbon Cub line from the 2000s onward, producing FAA-certificated and experimental S-LSA versions that revived the classic tandem-seat high-wing Cub format with modern materials. The CC11-160 became popular with bush pilots and backcountry flyers.
Variants
The Carbon Cub line includes the CC11-160 Sport STOL and the Carbon Cub EX experimental variant; later the Carbon Cub FX and UL versions expanded the family.
Where you'll see it
Widely used by private owners for backcountry and bush flying in North America; no military service.
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