Piper PA-24 Comanche
The Piper PA-24 Comanche is an American single-engine, low-wing, all-metal monoplane of semimonocoque construction with tricycle retractable landing gear and four or six seats. The Comanche was designed and built by Piper Aircraft and first flew on May 24, 1956. Together with the PA-30 and PA-39 Twin Comanches, it made up the core of Piper's lineup until 1972, when the production lines for both aircraft were destroyed in the 1972 Lock Haven flood.
| PA-24 Comanche | |
|---|---|
| PA-24-250 | |
| Role | Civil utility aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft |
| First flight | May 24, 1956 |
| Introduction | 1958 |
| Primary users | Private aviators Flight schools |
| Produced | 1957-1972 |
| Number built | 4,857 |
| Developed into | Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche Piper PA-39 Twin Comanche Ravin 500 |
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