Comparison of Mooney M-18 Mite and Piper PA-18 Super Cub [S]ave
| Attribute |  Piper PA-18 Super Cub × |  Mooney M-18 Mite × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Mooney Aircraft |
| Model | Piper PA-18 Super Cub | Mooney M-18 Mite |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1949 | 1947 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1983 | 1954 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | PA18 | M18 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Lycoming O-320 | 1x Continental A65 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 150 | 65 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 204 | 222 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 69 | 69 |
| Travel range (km) | 741 | 707 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,791 | 5,913 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 4.88 | 5.54 |
| Take off distance (m) | 152 | 305 |
| Landing distance (m) | 221 | 305 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 794 | 354 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 794 | 354 |
| Max payload (kg) | 170 | 118 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 136 | 45 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 6.88 | 5.5 |
| Tail height (m) | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 0.9 | 0.85 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.7 | 8.18 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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