Super 18 Model S18 180

Design and development

The Super 18-180 is a strut-braced, high-wing monoplane with conventional landing gear. The fuselage is constructed with welded steel tubing with aircraft fabric covering. The design is based on the Piper PA-18 with improvements. These include a wide cabin, slotted leading edges and enlarged flaps.

The Super 18-180 was FAA type certificated in 2009.

Variants

Dakota Cub Super 18

Dakota Cub is operated as a separate company building the experimental homebuilt variant of the Super 18 series.

Specifications (Super 18-180)

Data from Super 18 LLC

General characteristics

Crew: 1

Capacity: 1

Empty weight: 1,250 lb (567 kg)

Gross weight: 2,300 lb (1,043 kg)

Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360-C4P Horizontally Opposed Piston, 180 hp (130 kW)

Performance

Stall speed: 45 kn; 84 km/h (52 mph)

Range: 347 nmi; 642 km (399 mi)

Rate of climb: 712 ft/min (3.62 m/s)