PA-28-140 versus Lancair 320

[Raptor05121]

I find this amazing. Look at these stats. Twice the speed, twice the range, higher ceiling, and an amazing rate of climb. From the same displacement engine as the Cherokee 140, but with 10 more HP and a constant-speed prop. Is drag that really much of a killer on the Cherokee airframe?

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 21 ft 0 in (6.40 m)
• Wingspan: 23 ft 6 in (7.16 m)
• Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
• Wing area: 76.0 sq ft (7.06 m2)
• Empty weight: 1,040 lb (472 kg)
• Max takeoff weight: 1,685 lb (764 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Textron Lycoming O-320 air-cooled flat four, 160 hp (120 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 260 mph (418 km/h; 226 kn) at sea level
• Cruise speed: 240 mph (209 kn; 386 km/h) at 7,500 ft (2,300 m)
• Stall speed: 63 mph (55 kn; 101 km/h)
• Range: 1,450 mi (1,260 nmi; 2,334 km) (no reserves)
• Service ceiling: 18,000 ft (5,486 m)
• Rate of climb: 1,650 ft/min (8.4 m/s)

 

[JimC]

 

[Charley]

 

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[JimC]

 

[Jeff K]

 

[Charley]