General Aviation

Piper Aircraft PA-24

Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft

The Piper PA‑24 Comanche is a single‑engine, low‑wing, all‑metal monoplane built by Piper Aircraft. First flown on 24 May 1956, it features a tricycle retractable landing gear and can seat four to six occupants. The aircraft was a mainstay of Piper’s lineup until 1972.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
piper-pa-24
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2,430
Example Registration
N1018T

Specifications

Wingspan
10.97 m / 36 ft
Length
7.62 m / 25 ft
Height
2.29 m / 7.5 ft
Max Speed
314 km/h / 195 mph
Cruise Speed
298 km/h / 185 mph
Range
1971 km / 1225 mi
Ceiling
5900 m / 19500 ft
First Flight
1956
Production Start
1957
Production End
1972
Total Built
4857

Variants

  • PA-24-250- 1,219 registrations - Example N101DH
  • PA-24-260- 593 registrations - Example N1018T
  • PA-24- 346 registrations - Example N119E
  • PA-24-180- 196 registrations - Example N111DT
  • PA-24-400- 75 registrations - Example N123MK
  • PA-24-250 Comanche- 1 registrations - Example N5760P

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