Piper PA-16 Clipper
Civilian
Afbeelding: 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.
Specificaties
- Rol
- PA-16 Clipper
- Motoren
- 1
- Eerste vlucht
- 1947
- Lengte
- 6,1 m
- Spanwijdte
- 8,9 m
- Maximumsnelheid
- 203 km/h
- Bereik
- 778 km