Maule M-5 vs Piper Super Cub
The Maule M-5 and Piper Super Cub are classic STOL taildraggers — the M-5 is the four-seat short-field hauler with more cabin and payload; the Super Cub is the two-seat back-country benchmark.
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
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 15
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- 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.
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) | Maule M-5 | Piper Super Cub |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 165 | — |
| Serious | 10 | — |
| Fatal | 26 | — |
| Fatalities | 45 | — |
| % Fatal | 16% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Maule M-5 | Piper Super Cub |
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| Price Range | — | $63,716 – $223,750 |
| Category | — | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Horsepower | 210 HP | 150 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 100 kts (185 km/h) |
| Range | 480 nm (889 km) | 400 nm (741 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) | 19,000 ft (5,791 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,300 lbs (1,043 kg) | 1,750 lbs (794 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,000 lbs (454 kg) | 800 lbs (363 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 11.0 GPH (42 L/h) | 7.7 GPH (29 L/h) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Maule M-5 or Piper Super Cub?
Bottom line: Choose the Super Cub for the lightest, most iconic two-seat back-country handling and the deepest mod ecosystem. Choose the Maule M-5 for four seats and more useful load in a capable STOL package — the family back-country choice.
Pick the M-5 if…
- More seats — 4 vs 2.
- Faster cruise — 140 kts vs 100 kts.
- Longer range — 480 nm vs 400 nm.
Pick the Super Cub if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.