Piper PA-28 Cherokee line
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee line line on this site has four variants. Length runs from the PA-28 Cherokee to the PA-28-201T Turbo Dakota, a spread of 0.9 ft (3.8%). Two different wingspans appear across the line. Maximum takeoff weight grows by 23.0% from the lightest variant to the heaviest. All share Design Group I and Approach Category A.
The PA-28 Cherokee has the 3rd-largest fleet on the US register of the 341 types on this site with a registration count. The PA-28 Cherokee has the 2nd-most US flight-plan operations in FY2024 among the 114 piston aircraft on this site with an FY2024 count. Among the 80 families on this site, the line has the 2nd-largest fleet on the US register.
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28 Cherokee | 35.0 ft | 23.8 ft | 7.3 ft | 2,440 lb | I-A |
| Piper PA-28-201T Turbo Dakota | 35.0 ft | 24.7 ft | 7.2 ft | 3,000 lb | I-A |
| Piper PA-28R Arrow | 35.4 ft | 24.7 ft | 7.9 ft | not shown | I-A |
| Piper PA-28RT Arrow IV | 35.4 ft | 24.7 ft | 7.9 ft | 2,750 lb | I-A |
The PA-28R Arrow and the PA-28RT Arrow IV publish identical dimensions.
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.