The Piper Super Cub was first certified in 1949, powered at the time by a Continental C90-12F. Over time, the power was increased and the final production run at Piper saw the installation of the ...

But the "Tiger Kitten" engine inspired the "Cub" airplane ... community of collectors and enthusiasts. When Piper introduced ...

This 1947 Piper J-3 Cub has 14 hours on the airframe since its restoration and 14 hours since overhaul on its Continental C90 engine. Total airframe time prior to restoration is unknown.

The new engine would have 40 horsepower (29 kW ... were produced by Piper during its two-year production run. The Piper Super Cub, officially designated as the Piper PA-18, would be the most ...