Piper PA-24 Comanche
Civilian
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The Piper PA-24 Comanche is an American civil utility aircraft that first flew in 1956, powered by a single engine and designed for general aviation and personal transport. With a 7.6-meter fuselage, 11-meter wingspan, and 313.8 kilometers per hour maximum speed, it provided practical transportation with reasonable speed and economy. Its forgiving handling suited diverse operators. Its practical combination of performance and economy established enduring popularity.
Specifications
- Role
- Civil utility aircraft
- Origin
- United States
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1956
- Length
- 7.6 m
- Wingspan
- 11 m
- Max speed
- 314 km/h