PIPER COMANCHE SERIES

Piper Twin Comanche for Sale — The Efficient Speed Machine

The Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche occupies a unique position in the twin-engine piston market — it is the most fuel-efficient light twin ever certified, a distinction earned through the brilliant pairing of two small Lycoming IO-320 engines of 160 hp each with the sleek, low-drag Comanche airframe. Where most light twins consume fuel in proportion to their performance, the Twin Comanche achieves cruise speeds of 170–180 knots on total fuel burns that single-engine aircraft of comparable size cannot match. This efficiency makes it the preferred choice for pilots who want genuine twin-engine redundancy without the operating costs that larger-engined alternatives impose.

Twin Comanche Variants

• PA-30 Twin Comanche — Original production variant with twin IO-320 engines, retractable gear, and the clean Comanche airframe that delivers its outstanding efficiency.
• PA-30B / PA-30C — Improved variants with counter-rotating propellers on the C model — eliminating the critical engine issue entirely and making single-engine handling symmetrical and more forgiving.
• PA-39 Twin Comanche C/R — Final production variant, the C/R designation confirming counter-rotating propellers as standard, with further refinements to systems and avionics.
• Turbo Twin Comanche — Turbocharged variants with TIO-320 engines providing high-altitude performance while retaining the exceptional fuel efficiency of the basic design.

Why the Twin Comanche Has a Devoted Following

Few aircraft types generate the ownership loyalty of the Twin Comanche community. Owners who discover the type's combination of genuine speed, outstanding fuel economy, comfortable four-seat cabin, and well-documented handling characteristics rarely sell their aircraft voluntarily. The Twin Comanche Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) maintains one of the most active and helpful type clubs in general aviation, providing technical resources, maintenance guidance, and community support that make ownership significantly more enjoyable and economical.

Find Your Piper Twin Comanche on Airplane Trade

Browse PA-30 and PA-39 Twin Comanche aircraft for sale on Airplane Trade from verified sellers worldwide. Standard and counter-rotating examples, turbo variants, and aircraft with recent engine overhauls available with complete maintenance documentation. The most fuel-efficient twin ever certified — find yours today.