Piper PA-24 Comanche for Sale — Piper's First High-Performance Single

The Piper PA-24 Comanche is the aircraft that transformed Piper Aircraft's reputation from a manufacturer of economical fabric-covered designs into a builder of serious high-performance singles — the low-wing, all-metal, retractable-gear design that proved Piper could compete with Beechcraft's Bonanza on performance while offering better value. The Comanche's clean aerodynamics, efficient Lycoming IO-360 or IO-540 engine, and honest handling characteristics created a loyal following among owner-operators who wanted Bonanza-class performance without Bonanza-class acquisition costs. Produced from 1958 to 1972, the Comanche family remains beloved by pilots who appreciate its combination of performance, economy, and the feel of a genuinely aerodynamically refined design.

Comanche Variants

  • PA-24-180 — Lycoming O-360 at 180 hp, the original economy Comanche
  • PA-24-250 — Lycoming O-540 at 250 hp, the high-performance standard Comanche
  • PA-24-260 — IO-540 at 260 hp, most capable normally-aspirated Comanche
  • PA-24-400 — Lycoming IO-720 at 400 hp, the rare ultra-high-performance variant
  • Comanche 260C / Twin Comanche — Twin-engine PA-30/39 variants for maximum redundancy

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