The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a family of single engine, low wing light aircraft that Piper Aircraft introduced in the early 1960s, built with a simple, all metal, constant chord wing that made it inexpensive to manufacture and maintain. Offered across many variants from basic trainers to faster cross country models, it became, alongside the Cessna 172, one of the most widely used aircraft for flight training and personal flying in the world.
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SignificanceThe fourth most produced aircraft in history 1 Manufacturer or Builder FAQs
How did the wing of the PA-28 Cherokee change as the family developed?
Early Cherokees had a constant-chord wing, and later models added a tapered outer section.
All of the earlier aircraft in the Cherokee range had a constant-chord wing. The newer models had a tapered aerofoil section outboard of the flaps and a higher aspect ratio to reduce the induced drag.
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1. Piper PA-28 Cherokee - Wikipedia
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First flight: January 14, 1960
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Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
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The PA-28 is the fourth most produced aircraft in history.
In Group: Single-Engine Piston Light Aircraft, Lead sentence
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a family of two-seat or four-seat light aircraft built by Piper Aircraft and designed for flight training, air taxi, and personal use.
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