American Champion Citabria vs Piper Super Cub
The Citabria and Piper Super Cub are classic high-wing tailwheel two-seaters — the Citabria side-by-side... no, both tandem; the Citabria more aerobatic/sport, the Super Cub more bush/STOL.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 48
- Median asking
- $136,875
- Range
- $63,716–$223,750
- Model years available
- 1944–2024
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | American Champion Citabria | Piper Super Cub |
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| Price Range | $27,021 – $43,234 | $63,716 – $223,750 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | 160 HP | 150 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 110 kts (204 km/h) | 100 kts (185 km/h) |
| Range | 480 nm (889 km) | 400 nm (741 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 15,500 ft (4,724 m) | 19,000 ft (5,791 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 1,750 lbs (794 kg) |
| Useful Load | 550 lbs (249 kg) | 800 lbs (363 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 9.0 GPH (34 L/h) | 7.7 GPH (29 L/h) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: American Champion Citabria or Piper Super Cub?
Bottom line: Choose the Super Cub for bush/STOL ability and legendary backcountry pedigree; choose the Citabria for aerobatic capability and lower cost as a tailwheel trainer/sport aircraft. Super Cub = bush; Citabria = aerobatic/value.
Pick the Citabria if…
- Budget matters — from $27,021 vs $63,716, you save ~$36,695.
- Faster cruise — 110 kts vs 100 kts.
- Longer range — 480 nm vs 400 nm.
Pick the Super Cub if…
- More inventory — 57 listings vs 2.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.