Aviat Husky vs Piper Super Cub
The Aviat Husky and Piper Super Cub are the two icons of the bush/utility tailwheel two-seater class — the Husky the modern, factory-built refinement; the Super Cub the legendary original.
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) | Aviat Husky | Piper Super Cub |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 7 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Aviat Husky | 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: Aviat Husky or Piper Super Cub?
Bottom line: Choose the Husky for a new(er), factory-supported, refined bush aircraft with strong build quality and resale; choose the Super Cub for the original backcountry legend and a vast aftermarket (many are rebuilt/clone). Husky = modern/factory; Super Cub = legend/aftermarket.
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