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 is priced lower at $338,200 compared to the Cessna Skyhawk S at $364,000, although the Skyhawk's price includes a noted "more sophisticated Garmin G1000."
Both aircraft share key specifications such as the Lycoming O-360 engine, 180 hp power output, and 2550 lbs gross weight.
The Cessna Skyhawk S generally offers slightly better performance metrics, including a shorter takeoff distance (960 ft vs. 1135 ft), a higher climb rate (730 fpm vs. 667 fpm), and a greater useful load (909 lbs vs. 862 lbs).
The Piper Archer TX provides a wider cabin at 42 inches compared to the Cessna Skyhawk S's 39 inches.

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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.)