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Piper PA-16 Clipper

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Piper PA-16 Clipper

Bild: Wikimedia Commons

The Piper PA-16 Clipper was an American single-engine cabin aircraft that first flew in 1947, designed for economical personal transport following World War Two. Featuring a 6.1-meter fuselage, 8.9-meter wingspan, and 778-kilometer range, it provided affordable family flying with weather protection. The enclosed cabin offered practical shelter while simplicity reduced maintenance costs significantly. Its practical economy and reliability appealed strongly to postwar private owners seeking accessible personal aviation.

Technische Daten

Einsatzrolle
PA-16 Clipper
Triebwerke
1
Erstflug
1947
Länge
6,1 m
Spannweite
8,9 m
Höchstgeschwindigkeit
203 km/h
Reichweite
778 km