1957 Piper Apache

The Piper Apache is a four-seat, low-wing, single-engine aircraft that was produced by Piper Aircraft from 1950 to 1972. The Apache was designed as a light aircraft for personal and business use, with room for four passengers and a single pilot. It was powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, producing 180 horsepower and capable of a maximum speed of just over 200 mph. The Apache was equipped with a fixed landing gear and tricycle nose wheel landing gear. The aircraft was also equipped with a variety of radios and navigational equipment, and a variety of optional equipment was available. The Apache was well-received and became popular with small business owners and private pilots due to its low operating costs and high performance.