12 July 2019: CubCrafters will be upgrading their XCub aircraft with a new firewall forward package which includes a much more powerful engine and propeller combination developed in collaboration with important industry partners.
The new firewall forward package will expand the capabilities of CubCrafters' flagship aircraft even more.
Dubbed the CC393i, the new lightweight fuel-injected engine develops over 215 HP, but adds only 10 pounds to the aircraft's overall empty weight when it is compared to similar legacy fuel injected 180 HP engine options. It has been developed as part of a growing collaboration between CubCrafters and Lycoming. The new CC393i engine is only available from CubCrafters and provided exclusively on the XCub.
"The opportunity to work together with Lycoming to develop this new, high-power and lightweight engine for the XCub has been truly inspiring. The CC393i, with its advances in technology and materials, absolutely delivers on the high performing adventure that we are dedicated to bring to our customers," said Patrick Horgan, CubCrafters President.