PA-24-250 Comanche 1959-60 Specs

Here are the specs for a PA-24-250 Comanche, including engine horsepower, Comanche useful load, and more.

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Engine	Lycoming O-540-A1A5
Horsepower	250
Cylinders	6
Propeller	Hartzell 2-blade, 77″
Landing Gear	Ret/Tri
Gross Weight, lbs.	2800
Avg Empty Weight, lbs.	1600
Avg Useful Load, lbs.	1200
Baggage Capacity, lbs.	200
Fuel, gallons	60
Fuel, Min Octane	91
Wingspan	36′
Length	24.9′
Height	7.3′
Doors	1
Seats, Standard	4
Seats, Optional	0
Top Speed	190 mph
Optimum @, ft	10,000
Speed	181 mph
Range	785 sm
Endurance, hours	4.5
Economy @, ft	10,000
Speed	176 mph
Range	875 sm
Endurance, hours	5
Stall, Clean	60 mph
Stall, Flaps	64 mph
Takeoff Roll, ft.	750
Takeoff Over 50 ft.	1,650
Approach Speed, Clean	90 mph
Approach Speed, Flaps	85 mph
Landing Roll, ft.	650
Landing Over 50 ft.	1,025
Service Ceiling	20,000
Do Not Exceed	227 mph
Best Glide	100 mph