Piper PA-16 Clipper
The Piper PA-16 Clipper was a post-war high-wing utility aircraft that offered two seats and more room than the earlier Cub. It was briefly renamed after Pan American objected to the Clipper name, but the design became an important step toward later Piper cruisers. Surviving examples are rare classics.
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The Piper Clipper was renamed after Pan American objected to its original name, becoming a stepping stone toward Piper's later cruiser designs.
Specifications
| Length | 6.9 m (23 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| Height | 2.1 m (7 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 4 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.7 t |
| Range | 350 NM (648 km) |
| Maximum speed | 90 kt (167 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 43 kt (80 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 600 ft/min (3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 220 m (722 ft) |
| Landing distance | 240 m (787 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 130 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming O-235 |
| Units built | 736 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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