Piper Cherokee

Piston • single engine • Low Wing • Fixed gear

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Mission Profile

127
KTAS
Cruise Speed
4
Occupants
590
nm
Max Range
684
lbs
Wet Payload

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About the Piper Cherokee

The Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II is a four-seat, single-engine piston trainer and utility aircraft introduced in 1977. It features a 160 hp Lycoming O-320 engine, fixed tricycle landing gear, and a semi-tapered low wing. Widely used for flight training and personal transport, later production models (post-July 1982) were certified at a gross weight of 2,440 lb, increasing useful load and performance.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan
35.0 ft
Length
23.667 ft
Height
7.25 ft

Weights

Max Takeoff Weight
2,440 lbs
Max Landing Weight
2,440 lbs
Useful Load
972 lbs
Fuel Capacity
48 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed
127 KTAS
Range
590 NM
Service Ceiling
14,000 ft
Rate of Climb
710 fpm

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