Archer

Archer

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Piper Archer TX and Cessna Skyhawk S share core specifications including the Lycoming O-360 engine, 180 horsepower, 2550 lbs gross weight, and Garmin G1000 avionics.
The Piper Archer TX is the more affordable option at $338,200, also featuring a wider cabin and a slightly lower stall speed (45 kts).
The Cessna Skyhawk S, while more expensive at $364,000, generally offers better performance metrics such as higher useful load, more fuel capacity, a shorter takeoff distance, and a better climb rate.

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PLANE COMPARISON FOR PIPER ARCHER TX AND CESSNA SKYHAWK S

Piper Archer TX

Cessna Skyhawk S

Base Price:

$338,200

$364,000

Avionics (Garmin):

G1000

Engine:

Lyc O-360

Power (hp):

180

Gross Weight (lbs.):

2550

Empty Weight (lbs.):

1688

1641

Useful Load (lbs.):

862

909

Fuel (gals./lbs.):

48/288

53/318

Payload (lbs.):

574

591

Service Ceiling (ft.):

14,100

14,000

Takeoff Distance (ft.):

1135

960

Climb (fpm):

667

730

Stall—Vso (kts.):

Cabin Width (in.):

(Prices are for 2014 production aircraft. When comparing prices, remember the Skyhawk includes a more sophisticated Garmin G1000. Specifications and performance may vary slightly between brochures, Web sites, press releases, pilot’s operating handbooks and magazine articles.)