CubCrafters CC-19-180 XCub

Overview

• A new, FAA-certificated general aviation piston aircraft is a rarity these days, and CubCrafter’s XCub comes to the flying public as a fait accompli. Its six-year development was closely guarded, and the project wasn’t even announced until its formal application for an FAA type certificate had been made and new aircraft were in production. That’s unheard of—and so is the old-school way the XCub came to be. There are no overseas investors, no venture capital, not even a bank loan. CubCrafters funded the multimillion-dollar project internally because company leaders believe their airplane offers novel attributes in backcountry flying: a high cruise speed, exceptional handling qualities, and unmatched fit and finish.

  Introducing the XCub

  CubCrafters XCub

  Video: CubCrafters XCub

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Lycoming O-360-C1G, 180 hp

• Propellers

  Hartzell constant speed, composite

• Length

  23 ft 10 in

• Height

  8 ft 4 in

• Wingspan

  34 ft 4 in

• Wing Area

  174.8 sq ft

• Wing loading

  13.16 lb/sq ft

• Power loading

  12.78 lb/hp

• Cabin Width

  30 in

• Empty Weight

  1,216 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  2,300 lb

• Useful load

  1,084 lb

• Payload with full fuel

• Fuel capacity

  49 gal

• Baggage capacity

  230 lb, 26 cu ft

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  170 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Rate of climb sea level

  1,500 fpm

• Service ceiling

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Landing distance ground roll

  170 ft

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

  145 mph

• Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

  59 mph

• V_Y

  74 mph

• V_NE

  167 mph

• V_S1

  46 mph

• V_SO

  46 mph

For more information, contact CubCrafters at or via http://cubcrafters.com/xcub

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.