The Dakota Cub Super 18 is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Dakota Cub of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1]
Super 18 | |
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Role | Amateur-built aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Dakota Cub |
Status | In production (2012) |
Number built | 8 (all models, 2011) |
Developed from | Super 18 Model S18-180 |
The Super 18 is the kit derivative of the type certified Super 18 Model S18-180 that is manufactured by a separate, but affiliated company, Super 18. The Dakota Cub Super 18 features a strut-braced high wing, a two-seats-in-tandem enclosed cockpit that is 28 in (71 cm) wide, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]
The aircraft fuselage is made from welded 4130 steel tubing, with the wing structure of aluminum sheet and all surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The wings are supported by "V" struts and jury struts. Dimensions and engines vary with specific model. Construction time for all models from the supplied kit is 900 hours.[1]
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