Cubcrafters Carbon Cub vs Just Aircraft SuperSTOL
The SuperSTOL and CubCrafters Carbon Cub are premium STOL two-seaters — the SuperSTOL a slatted extreme-STOL kit at lower cost, the Carbon Cub a premium high-power-to-weight machine.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 32
- Median asking
- $319,000
- Range
- $192,655–$388,275
- Model years available
- 2007–2025
- For sale now
- 3
- Model years available
- 2013–2018
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cubcrafters Carbon Cub | Just Aircraft SuperSTOL |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | 3 |
| Serious | 0 | 0 |
| Fatal | 0 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 0% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cubcrafters Carbon Cub | Just Aircraft SuperSTOL |
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| Price Range | $192,655 – $388,275 | $152,100 – $184,500 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Experimental |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | 180 HP | 180 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 96 kts (178 km/h) | 85 kts (157 km/h) |
| Range | 390 nm (722 km) | 400 nm (741 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,320 lbs (599 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 865 lbs (392 kg) | 550 lbs (249 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 7.0 GPH (26 L/h) | 7.0 GPH (26 L/h) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Cubcrafters Carbon Cub or Just Aircraft SuperSTOL?
Bottom line: Choose the SuperSTOL for extreme slow-flight STOL at kit value; choose the Carbon Cub for premium finish, power and resale. SuperSTOL = extreme-STOL/value; Carbon Cub = premium/performance.
Pick the Carbon Cub if…
- Faster cruise — 96 kts vs 85 kts.
Pick the SuperSTOL if…
- Budget matters — from $152,100 vs $192,655, you save ~$40,555.
- Longer range — 400 nm vs 390 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.