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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.

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

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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" at pilot position
Cabin height 52" at 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*

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

It Only Takes 60 Feet to Fall In Love

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.

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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" at pilot position
Cabin height 52" at 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*

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

Lighter. Faster. Stronger.

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.

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Aircraft

Certification Part 23 certified or factory builder assist (E-AB) or E-AB aircraft kit
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" at pilot position
Cabin height 52" at 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 39 mph demonstrated
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.

BUILDER ASSIST

REDEFINED

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.

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Note: exact FX-2/FX-3 spec numbers weren't provided yet — the values below are placeholders reused from an earlier draft. Send over the real figures and I'll swap them in.

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" at pilot position
Cabin height 52" at 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

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

Introducing the Carbon Cub ULT

Customer deposits are now being accepted, with initial deliveries expected in 2027. By combining cutting-edge turbine technology with one of the most capable and proven backcountry aircraft platforms in the world, the Carbon Cub ULT is poised to redefine what pilots can expect from lightweight adventure flying. It represents CubCrafters' commitment to innovation and its ongoing mission to make aviation more capable, more accessible, and more enjoyable for the next generation of pilots. Contact your local CubCrafters dealer for additional information or to reserve a production position.

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Aircraft

Certification Light sport
Factory builder assist (E-AB)
Type Single engine land and sea
Crew 2

Powerplant

Engine TurboTech TP-R90 / R150
Propeller Variable pitch

Dimensions

Length 23 ft 3 in
Height 8 ft 4 in
Wingspan 34 ft 3 in
Wing area 179 sq ft
Cabin width 30" at pilot position
Cabin height 52" at pilot position

Weights

Empty weight 880 lbs est.
Gross weight 1,865 lbs
Useful load 985 lbs est.

Capacities

Fuel 44 gallons

Performance

Cruise speed 130+ mph est.
Stall speed 32 mph
Endurance 5.2 hrs est.
Range 682 miles est.
Takeoff distance 50 ft*
Landing distance 90 ft*

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

New Rotax Powered Carbon Cub

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.

*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" at pilot position
Cabin height 52" at 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.

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

Aircraft

Certification Part 23 certified or factory builder assist (E-AB) or E-AB aircraft kit
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" at pilot position
Cabin height 52" at 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 39 mph demonstrated
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.

*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" at pilot position
Cabin height 52" at 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.

*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" at pilot position
Cabin height 52" at 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.