Comparison of Piper PA-18 Super Cub and Yakovlev Yak-18 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yakovlev Yak-18 × |  Piper PA-18 Super Cub × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev | Piper Aircraft |
| Model | Yakovlev Yak-18 | Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1946 | 1949 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1956 | 1983 |
| Type | Military Trainers | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | YK18 | PA18 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Ivchenko AI-14RF | 1x Lycoming O-320 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 300 | 150 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 296 | 204 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 69 |
| Travel range (km) | 704 | 741 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,005 | 5,791 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.08 | 4.88 |
| Take off distance (m) | 350 | 152 |
| Landing distance (m) | 400 | 221 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,320 | 794 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 1,320 | 794 |
| Max payload (kg) | 180 | 170 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 284 | 136 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.3 | 6.88 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.35 | 1.6 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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