Just Aircraft SuperSTOL vs Cubcrafters Carbon Cub
The SuperSTOL and CubCrafters Carbon Cub are premium STOL two-seaters — the SuperSTOL a slatted extreme-STOL kit at lower cost, the Carbon Cub a premium high-power-to-weight machine.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 2013–2018
- For sale now
- 25
- Median asking
- $279,000
- Range
- $187,720–$395,100
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 8
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 2007–2025
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) | Just Aircraft SuperSTOL | Cubcrafters Carbon Cub |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 3 | 1 |
| Serious | 0 | 0 |
| Fatal | 0 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 0% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Just Aircraft SuperSTOL | Cubcrafters Carbon Cub |
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| Price Range | $152,100 – $184,500 | $187,720 – $395,100 |
| Category | Experimental | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | — | 96 kts (178 km/h) |
| Range | — | 390 nm (722 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 1,320 lbs (599 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Just Aircraft SuperSTOL or Cubcrafters Carbon Cub?
Bottom line: Choose the SuperSTOL for extreme slow-flight STOL at kit value; choose the Carbon Cub for premium finish, power and resale. SuperSTOL = extreme-STOL/value; Carbon Cub = premium/performance. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Kitfox/Zenair/CubCrafters mirrors in those files. Highlander = SuperSTOL's non-slat sibling.
Pick the SuperSTOL if…
- Budget matters — from $152,100 vs $187,720, you save ~$35,620.
- More inventory — 3 listings vs 2.
Pick the Carbon Cub if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.