PIPER PA-30 Twin Comanche - 1964
Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche · Performance Data
Overview
This document provides performance data for the Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, a twin-engine piston aircraft introduced in 1964. It includes essential specifications that are crucial for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, such as horsepower, speed, range, fuel consumption, and various weight parameters. The document serves as a reference for understanding the aircraft's capabilities, including its takeoff and landing distances, climb rates, and operational ceilings. This information is vital for flight planning and operational safety.
- Total horsepower: 320 HP (2 x 160 HP engines)
- Best cruise speed: 169 KIAS
- Maximum range: 770 NM
- Takeoff distance: 950 FT (1,570 FT over 50ft obstacle)
- Landing distance: 700 FT (1,875 FT over 50ft obstacle)
- Gross weight: 3,600 LBS
- Fuel capacity: 90 GAL
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Source
Originally published by airmart.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Performance Data
- Year
- 1964
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 16 KB
- Publisher
- airmart.com
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In this document
Performance Specifications
The performance specifications section outlines the key operational metrics of the Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche. It features a total horsepower of 320 HP from two 160 HP engines, a best cruise speed of 169 KIAS, and a maximum range of 770 nautical miles. The fuel burn at 75% power is noted as 17.2 gallons per hour, while the stall speed is 60 KIAS. The aircraft has a rate of climb of 1,460 feet per minute, which decreases to 260 feet per minute with one engine inoperative.
Takeoff and Landing Distances
This section details the takeoff and landing distances for the Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche. The takeoff distance is 950 feet, while the landing distance is 700 feet. When considering a 50-foot obstacle, the takeoff distance increases to 1,570 feet and the landing distance extends to 1,875 feet.
Weights and Fuel Capacity
The weights section specifies the gross weight of the Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche at 3,600 pounds and the empty weight at 2,210 pounds. The aircraft has a fuel capacity of 90 gallons, which is essential for calculating range and weight during flight planning.
Climb Performance
The climb performance of the Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche is highlighted with a rate of climb of 1,460 feet per minute under normal conditions and 260 feet per minute with one engine out. The service ceiling is 18,600 feet, while the ceiling with one engine inoperative is 5,800 feet.
Full document text
PIPER PA-30 Twin Comanche - 1964 Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-30 Twin Comanche seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot. Performance specifications Horsepower: 2 x 160 HP Best Cruise Speed: 169 KIAS Best Range (i): 770 NM Fuel Burn @ 75%: 17.2 GPH Stall Speed: 60 KIAS Rate of climb: 1,460 FPM Rate of climb (1 engine out): 260 FPM Ceiling: 18,600 FT Ceiling (1 engine out): 5,800 FT Takeoff distance: 950 FT Landing distance: 700 FT Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle: 1,570 FT Landing distance over 50ft obstacle: 1,875 FT Weights Gross Weight: 3,600 LBS Empty Weight: 2,210 LBS Fuel capacity 90 GAL Source: https://planephd.com/wizard/details/527/PIPER-PA-30-Twin-Comanche-specifications-performance-operating-cost- valuation?&selected_yearmfr=1964