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11 Piper Cub aircraft for sale, aggregated from across the web — search them all in one place.

Piper Cub specs

The iconic yellow taildragger — fabric, tandem seating, slow, simple, and endlessly charming.

Cost to own a Piper Cub

A Cub is bought with the heart, but it’s genuinely cheap to fly. Fabric and a tailwheel insurance policy are the main costs; shared ownership keeps a classic in the air.

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Piper Cub key specifications

Seats
2 (tandem)
Engine
Continental A-65 (J-3)
Horsepower
65 hp
Cruise speed
~65 kt
Range
~190 nm
Useful load
~455 lb
Fuel (usable)
12 gal
Landing gear
Conventional (tailwheel)

Representative figures for a popular Piper Cub variant — exact specs vary by model year, engine, and avionics configuration.

What's different about the Piper Cub

  • The iconic yellow taildragger — fabric, tandem, slow and simple; an aviation classic bought with the heart as much as the head.
  • Perfect for a pilot who wants low-and-slow flying, a tailwheel endorsement, or a charming classic to share and keep in the air.
  • Just 65 hp and two tandem seats with tiny tanks mean it is a local-fun airplane, not a traveler; fabric and tailwheel insurance are the running costs.

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About the Piper Cub

The Piper Cub is the yellow taildragger most people picture when they imagine light aviation — fabric, tandem seating, slow, simple, and endlessly charming. It is bought with the heart as much as the head, a piece of aviation history that is still genuinely delightful to fly low and slow on a calm evening.

Despite its iconic status, a Cub is genuinely cheap to fly; fabric upkeep and a tailwheel insurance policy are the main costs. Shared ownership is a natural fit — it keeps a classic in the air and in regular use — and the Cub is one of the most rewarding airplanes in which to learn the stick-and-rudder skills its tailwheel endorsement requires.

Piper Cub market snapshot

From 11 priced Piper Cub listings on the market right now.

Median asking price
$160,000
Average asking price
$177,273
Lowest asking price
$55,000
Highest asking price
$400,000

Based on asking prices of active Piper Cub listings aggregated from across the web — not sale prices. Listings without a stated price are excluded.

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Piper Cub — frequently asked questions

Quick answers for buyers and prospective co-owners.

Why is the Piper Cub so iconic?

The yellow taildragger — fabric, tandem seating, slow, simple, and endlessly charming — is the airplane most people picture when they imagine light aviation. It is bought with the heart.

Is a Cub expensive to own?

It is genuinely cheap to fly. Fabric upkeep and a tailwheel insurance policy are the main costs, and shared ownership is a great way to keep a classic in the air.

Do you need a tailwheel endorsement to fly a Cub?

Yes — it is a taildragger, so a tailwheel endorsement and some dual time are required. It is also one of the most rewarding airplanes to learn stick-and-rudder skills in.

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