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New Rotax Powered Carbon Cub

Cub Crafters has invested in several new technologies to make the Carbon Cub UL even lighter and better performing than its predecessor, the Carbon Cub SS. The goal is a new airplane that features multi-fuel technology (MOGAS & AVGAS), fully meets ASTM standards, and carries 2 adult people with a full fuel load and a reasonable amount of baggage at a takeoff weight of 600 kg (1320 lbs) and under.

Carbon Cub UL

Designed to meet Light Sport standards in the U.S. and the Ultralight requirements of many international jurisdictions in Europe, South America and elsewhere.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Performance numbers assume optimal conditions, actual numbers will vary. Fuel consumption and speed will vary with power settings

AIRCRAFT

- - - - Certification Light Sport / Ultralight
      - Type Single engine land & sea
      - Crew: 2

POWERPLANT

- - - - Engine Rotax 916 iS
      - Propeller TBD

DIMENSIONS

- - - - Length 23 ft 3 in
      - Height 8 ft 4 in
      - Wingspan 34 ft 3 in
      - Wing Area 179 sq ft
      - Cabin Width 30″ @ pilot position
      - Cabin Height 52″ @ pilot position

WEIGHTS

- - - - Empty Weight 860 lbs, depending on equipment
      - Gross Weight 1,320 lbs
      - Useful Load 460 lbs, depending on equipment

CAPACITIES

- - - Fuel 22 gallons usable

PERFORMANCE

- - - Cruise Speed 130+ mph (w/ variable pitch prop)
    - Stall Speed 32 mph
    - Endurance 3.2 hrs* with standard fuel (normal, 80hp cruise)
    - Range 416 miles
    - Takeoff Distance 50 ft*
    - Landing Distance 90 ft*

AIRCRAFT Certification Light Sport / Ultralight

Type Single engine land & sea

Crew: 2

POWERPLANT

Engine Rotax 916 iS

Propeller TBD

DIMENSIONS

Length 23 ft 3 in

Weight 8 ft 4 in

Wingspan 34 ft 3 in

Wing Area 179 sq ft

Cabin Width 30″ @ pilot position

Cabin Height 52″ @ pilot position

WEIGHTS

Empty Weight 860 lbs, depending on equipment

Gross Weight 1,320 lbs

Useful Load 460 lbs, depending on equipment

CAPACITIES

Fuel 22 gallons usable

PERFORMANCE

Cruise Speed 130+ mph (w/ variable pitch prop)

Stall Speed 32 mph

Endurance 3.2 hrs* with standard fuel (normal, 80hp cruise)

Range 416 miles

Takeoff Distance 50 ft*

Landing Distance 90 ft*

X Cub/ NX Cub

XCub checks every box on an adventure Pilot’s wish list: remarkable STOL performance, generous useful load, class defining speed and cross-country range. Yet XCub surrounds both pilot and passenger with comfort and convenience. The pilot experience at the controls is intuitive and satisfying. Cockpit ergonomics are thoughtfully executed. Control inputs are rewarded with a precisely smooth, tactile feel and superb control harmony.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Performance numbers assume optimal conditions, actual numbers will vary. Fuel consumption and speed will vary with power settings

AIRCRAFT

- - - - Certification FAA Part 23 or EAB (Builder Assist)
      - MTOW Normal: 2,300 lbs – Utility: 1,980 lbs
      - Type Single engine land & sea
      - Crew: 2

LANDING GEAR

- - - - Configurable as: Tailwheel, Nosewheel, Straight Floats, Amphibious Floats.

POWERPLANT

- - - - Engine O-360-C1G (180 horsepower), CC393i (215 horsepower)
      - Propeller Trailblazer constant speed, composite (2 or 3 blade)

DIMENSIONS

- - - - Length 23 ft 10 in
      - Height 8 ft 4 in
      - Wingspan 34 ft 4 in
      - Wing Area 174.8 sq ft
      - Cabin Width 30″ @ pilot position
      - Cabin Height 52″ @ pilot position
      - Cargo Area 26 cu ft

WEIGHTS

- - - - Empty Weight 1,216 lbs base configuration
      - Gross Weight 2,300 lbs
      - Useful Load 1,084 lbs
      - Cargo Weight 230 lbs

CAPACITIES

- - - Fuel 49 gallons

PERFORMANCE

- - - Maximum Speed 160 mph in level flight
    - Cruise Speed 150 mph at 75% power
    - Stall Speed 32 mph
    - Rate Of Climb 1,500 fpm
    - Endurance 6+ hrs
    - Range 800 miles
    - Takeoff Distance 120 ft demonstrated (NX)
    - Landing Distance 80 ft demonstrated (NX)

SPEEDS

- - - Vne 167 mph never exceed redline
    - Vso 46 mph* stall speed – power off, flaps full
    - Vs 46 mph* stall speed – flaps up
    - Vfe 81 mph maximum speed – flaps extended
    - Vo 99 mph maximum operating maneuvering speed
    - Vx 59 mph best angle of climb speed
    - Vy 74 mph best rate of climb speed

* 2,300 lbs gross weight using FAA mandated worst-case conditions

Carbon Cub SS

The bestselling LSA in America is also the highest performance adventure aircraft in the world. Lightweight and powerful, the Carbon Cub SS has made the most challenging mountain clearings accessible. It takes off in just a few plane lengths and lands just as short. No other aircraft explores the limits of the Light Sport category more than the Carbon Cub SS.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Performance numbers assume optimal conditions, actual numbers will vary. Fuel consumption and speed will vary with power settings

AIRCRAFT

- - - - Certification ASTM Dual Seat S-LSA (max empty 903 lbs) or Single Seat S-LSA (max empty 1,093 or E-LSA
      - Type Single engine land & sea
      - Crew: 2

POWERPLANT

- - - - Engine Titan CC340 180 horsepower
      - Propeller CATTO Composite Propeller

DIMENSIONS

- - - - Length 23 ft 3 in
      - Height 8 ft 4 in
      - Wingspan 34 ft 3 in
      - Wing Area 179 sq ft
      - Cabin Width 30″ @ pilot position
      - Cabin Height 52″ @ pilot position

WEIGHTS

- - - - Empty Weight 892 lbs, depending on equipment
      - Gross Weight 1,320 lbs
      - Useful Load 424 lbs, depending on equipment

CAPACITIES

- - - Fuel 25 gallons (24 usable) / 44 gallons (39 usable)
    - Oil 5 qts

PERFORMANCE

- - - Cruise Speed 110 mph
    - Stall Speed 32 mph
    - Rate Of Climb up to 2,100 fpm*
    - Endurance 3.2 hrs* with standard fuel (normal, 80hp cruise)
    - Range 352 miles* with standard fuel
    - Fuel Consumption 5-6 gph*
    - Takeoff Distance 60 ft*
    - Landing Distance 110 ft*

SPEEDS

- - - VNE 141 mph never exceed speed – top of yellow on airspeed indicator
    - VsO 32 mph stall speed with flaps down, slowest stall speed
    - Vs1 40 mph stall speed with flaps up, clean
    - VFE 81 mph maximum speed – flaps extended
    - Vo 97 mph maximum operating maneuvering speed
    - Vx 50 mph best angle of climb speed
    - Vy 71 mph best rate of climb speed

*Performance numbers assume optimal conditions, actual numbers will vary. Fuel consumption and speed will vary with power settings

FX-2/FX-3

Our Carbon Cub FX (Factory eXperimental) turns the familiar "builder assist" convention upside down. Instead of assisting your assembly of parts from a kit, CubCrafters' technicians facilitate your fabrication of the parts themselves! Employing our CNC mills, routers and saws, we will guide you through the fabrication process in an astonishingly short time. Then, CubCrafters will use your parts to construct a factory-perfect Carbon Cub, complete with all the options that fit your mission.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Performance numbers assume optimal conditions, actual numbers will vary. Fuel consumption and speed will vary with power settings

AIRCRAFT

- - - - Certification EAB
      - Type Single engine land & sea
      - Crew: 2

POWERPLANT

- - - - Engine CC340 / CC363i
      - Horsepower 180 / 186
      - Propeller Fixed Pitch / Constant Speed

DIMENSIONS

- - - - Length 23 ft 10 in
      - Height 8 ft 4 in
      - Wingspan 34 ft 4 in
      - Wing Area 174.8 sq ft
      - Cabin Width 30″ @ pilot position
      - Cabin Height 52″ @ pilot position
      - Cabin Area 26 cu ft

WEIGHTS

- - - - Empty Weight 982 / 1,023 lbs
      - Gross Weight 1,865 / 2,000 lbs
      - Useful Load 883 / 977 lbs

CAPACITIES

- - - Fuel 44 gallons (39 usable)

PERFORMANCE

- - - Redline Speed 141 / 170 mph
    - Cruise Speed 110 / 135 mph 75% power
    - Stall Speed 36 / 37 mph
    - Rate Of Climb 2,000 / 2,400 fpm
    - Endurance 5.8+ hrs
    - Range 632 / 765 miles
    - Takeoff Distance 110 / 90 ft demonstrated
    - Landing Distance 140 / 155 ft demonstrated
    - Maneuvering Speed 93 / 106 mph
    - Best Rate Of Climb 71 mph
    - Best Angle of Climb 50 / 57 mph
    - Best Glide Speed 68 mph

SPEEDS

- - - VNE 141 mph never exceed speed – top of yellow on airspeed indicator
    - VsO 32 mph stall speed with flaps down, slowest stall speed
    - Vs1 40 mph stall speed with flaps up, clean
    - VFE 81 mph maximum speed – flaps extended
    - Vo 97 mph maximum operating maneuvering speed
    - Vx 50 mph best angle of climb speed
    - Vy 71 mph best rate of climb speed

*Demonstrated performance with 50% fuel and one 190 pound pilot