{"id":7251,"date":"2023-03-28T16:51:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T23:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cubcrafters.com\/c\/?p=7251"},"modified":"2023-03-28T16:55:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T23:55:02","slug":"press-release-cubcrafters-to-offer-new-rotax-powered-carbon-cub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cubcrafters.com\/c\/2023\/03\/press-release-cubcrafters-to-offer-new-rotax-powered-carbon-cub\/","title":{"rendered":"PRESS RELEASE – CubCrafters to Offer New Rotax Powered Carbon Cub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New Aircraft is Slated for International Markets<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LAKELAND, FL \u2013 March 28, 2023<\/strong> — CubCrafters is introducing a new variant of its best-selling Carbon Cub aircraft. In development for international markets, the new model is called the Carbon Cub UL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company has invested in several new technologies to make the Carbon Cub UL even lighter and better performing than its predecessor, the Carbon Cub SS. The goal is a new airplane that features multi-fuel technology (MOGAS & AVGAS), fully meets ASTM standards, and carries 2 adult people with a full fuel load and a reasonable amount of baggage at a takeoff weight of 600 kg (1320 lbs) and under. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key to the development of the new aircraft is CubCrafters\u2019 collaboration with BRP-Rotax, which is launching their new 160 HP turbocharged engine on the Carbon Cub UL. The new 916 iS engine is lighter, more fuel efficient, and can produce more power than the normally aspirated CC340 engine on the Carbon Cub SS in higher density altitude scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Carbon Cub was first introduced in 2009 and has been an amazing aircraft for both CubCrafters and the entire backcountry community,\u201d stated Patrick Horgan, CubCrafters President and CEO. \u201cIt has redefined expectations industry-wide for what a light STOL aircraft should be. Now, we\u2019re reimagining the Carbon Cub by incorporating the latest in pre-preg composites, more titanium components, and innovative manufacturing techniques, along with the best new engine and avionics technologies for even more performance and versatility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Carbon Cub UL is the culmination of years of investment in both human and economic resources, the hard work of our industry-leading team, and our dedication to research and development. We believe this aircraft will make a major contribution to unlocking the enormous potential of the international marketplace,\u201d added Horgan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The production version of the new aircraft is slated to be initially built, certified, and test flown as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) at the CubCrafters factory in Yakima, Washington, but will also meet Ultralight category requirements in many international jurisdictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe aircraft can remain in the LSA category for our customers in Australia, New Zealand, Israel, and even the United States, but it can also be deregistered, exported, and then reregistered as an Ultralight category aircraft in many jurisdictions in Europe, South America, and elsewhere,\u201d explained Brad Damm, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CubCrafters. \u201cThis is a concept we\u2019ve looked at for the last several years. Our kit aircraft program has always been strong in overseas markets, and now we are very excited to have a fully factory assembled and tested aircraft to offer to our international customers.\u201d    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UL concept of a lighter and even better performing version of the Carbon Cub for international markets was first seen earlier this month in Dubai, UAE. There, a technology demonstrator version of the aircraft was able to successfully land and take off again from a 27-meter diameter heliport that is suspended 56 stories above the ground on top of Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel as part of a recent Red Bull project that inspired audiences worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first Rotax 916 iS powered Carbon Cub UL, an engineering development prototype, is on display and can be seen at the CubCrafters exhibit at Sun n\u2019 Fun. CubCrafters will be accepting deposits for the Carbon Cub UL starting at the show, and with the company\u2019s current backlog of new aircraft orders, the first consumer deliveries are expected in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much more information about the Carbon Cub UL, including a product launch Q&A, engine technical specifications from Rotax, and video and still images of the aircraft and engine for editorial use can be found at: https:\/\/cubcrafters.com\/snf23<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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