Piper Apache and Aztec family
The Piper Apache and Aztec line on this site has two variants. Length runs from the PA-23-150/160 Apache to the PA-23-250 Aztec, a spread of 3.6 ft (13.0%). Every variant has the same wingspan. The variants spread over Design Group I and Approach Categories A and B.
The PA-23-250 Aztec’s FAA reference approach speed, 91 kt, the input for its Approach Category, sits on the 91 kt floor of Category B. The PA-23-150/160 Apache has the joint 2nd-shortest length among the 223 twin-engine types.
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-23-150/160 Apache | 37.2 ft | 27.6 ft | 10.3 ft | 4,800 lb | I-A |
| Piper PA-23-250 Aztec | 37.2 ft | 31.2 ft | 10.2 ft | 5,200 lb | I-B |
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.