American Champion Citabria vs Piper Super Cub
The Citabria and Piper Super Cub are classic high-wing tailwheel two-seaters — the Citabria side-by-side... no, both tandem; the Citabria more aerobatic/sport, the Super Cub more bush/STOL.
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.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | American Champion Citabria | Piper Super Cub |
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| Price Range | — | $63,716 – $223,750 |
| Category | — | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | — | 100 kts (185 km/h) |
| Range | — | 400 nm (741 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 1,750 lbs (794 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: American Champion Citabria or Piper Super Cub?
Bottom line: Choose the Super Cub for bush/STOL ability and legendary backcountry pedigree; choose the Citabria for aerobatic capability and lower cost as a tailwheel trainer/sport aircraft. Super Cub = bush; Citabria = aerobatic/value.
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Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.