For about six years now, CubCrafters has kept a new two-seat taildragger design under wraps. Named the XCub, that secret airplane has now been revealed as the Yakima, Washington-based company achieved the coveted Part 23 certification from the FAA for the airplane on June 2.
CubCrafters Launches Part 23 Certified XCub
Key Takeaways:
- CubCrafters has unveiled the XCub, a new two-seat taildragger that recently achieved FAA Part 23 certification after six years of development.
- The self-funded XCub is already in production and designed for a wider mission profile, offering significantly increased speed (145 mph cruise) and cargo capacity (1,084 lbs useful load).
- It combines excellent STOL capabilities with the ability to travel faster and farther, accommodating more gear for extended journeys.
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