| CC11-160 Carbon Cub SS | |
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| Carbon Cub SS | |
| Role | Light-sport aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Cub Crafters |
| Introduction | 2007 Alaska State Aviation Trade Show and Conference |
| Developed from | CubCrafters CC11-100 Sport Cub S2, Piper J-3 Cub. |
| Variants | CubCrafters Carbon Cub UL |
The CubCrafters CC11-160 Carbon Cub SS is an ASTM certified light-sport aircraft based on the Piper J-3 Cub manufactured by Cub Crafters. It is modernized, with light-weight carbon fiber components and a 180 hp (130 kW) engine.[1]
In January 2016 the Carbon Cub was named AVweb's "Airplane of the Year" for 2015.[2]
- ^ Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 42. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ "AVweb's Stuff of the Year". avweb.com. Retrieved 2 January 2016.