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Piper PA-28 Cherokee specs, size & range

The Piper PA-28 Cherokee (ICAO code P28A) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with one piston engine Wake category: Light Piston & light aircraft
Piper PA-28 Cherokee
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PA-28 Cherokee specifications

Approach speed
60 kn (111 km/h)
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The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a landplane with one piston engine built by Piper. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code P28A. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

PA-28 Cherokee speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 60 knots (111 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the PA-28 Cherokee

Comparable piston & light aircraft include Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, Cessna 182 Skylane, Cessna 140 and Beechcraft Model 35 Bonanza.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Piper PA-28 Cherokee?

P28A — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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