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Piper Aerostar

Cold War (1970–1991)

Piper Aerostar — Fixed Wing
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The Piper Aerostar is an American twin-engined propeller-driven executive or light transport aircraft, designed by Ted R. Smith. It was originally built by Ted Smith Aircraft Company, but the design was acquired in 1978 by the Piper Aircraft Corporation, which continued production of the aircraft as the PA-60.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Engine
2 × Avco Lycoming TIO-540-U2A flat six counter-rotating piston
Thrust / Power
350 hp (261 kW) each
Length (ft)
34
Wingspan (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
4275
MTOW (lb)
6315
Service Ceiling (ft)
25000
Range (mi)
1024
Max Speed (mph)
306