AVIAT Huskey

Piston • single engine • High Wing • Fixed gear

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Mission Profile

121
KTAS
Cruise Speed
2
Occupants
700
nm
Max Range
625
lbs
Wet Payload

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About the AVIAT Huskey

The Aviat Husky is widely considered the modern successor to the Super Cub, offering a robust, all-metal wing and a chromoly steel tube fuselage designed specifically for the rigors of the backcountry. While it looks traditional, it was certified under the more modern and stringent FAR Part 23 standards, making it exceptionally crashworthy.

Key Features for GA Buyers

  • Backcountry Dominance: Its STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capabilities are legendary; it can take off in under 300 feet of ground roll and land in roughly the same.
  • Modern Powerplant: Unlike older bush planes, the Husky features a constant-speed propeller as standard, allowing for much better cruise speeds (up to 121 kts) without sacrificing climb performance.
  • Versatility: Easily switched between standard tires, massive 31-inch ‘Alaskan Bushwheels’, skis, or amphibious floats.
  • Payload: The newer A-1C models offer a significantly improved gross weight (up to 2,250 lbs), fixing the ‘low useful load’ complaint of early A-1 models.

Trade-offs

  • Tandem Seating: The narrow cabin and tandem (front/back) seating might be a drawback for those used to side-by-side aircraft like the Maule or Cessna 180.
  • Heavier Handling: While stable, the Husky’s flight controls—especially in older models with ‘spades’—are often described as ‘truck-like’ compared to the lighter, more sensitive feel of a Super Cub.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan
35.5 ft
Length
22.58 ft
Height
6.58 ft

Weights

Max Takeoff Weight
2,250 lbs
Max Landing Weight
2,200 lbs
Useful Load
925 lbs
Fuel Capacity
50 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed
121 KTAS
Range
700 NM
Service Ceiling
20,000 ft
Rate of Climb
1500 fpm

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