Whats the difference?
 

Hi guys, I would like to know what the difference is between a Piper Archer and a Piper Warror?

The Archer has a variable pitch prop and a retractable undercarriage.

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The Archer has a more powerful engine. There are a few other differences but I'm not too sure what they are. It does have a fixed undercarriage and prop though.

It is the Arrow that has the retractable undercarriage and constant speed (variable pitch) prop.

Regards SF

So the Archer and Warrior are vertually the same, but the Archer is more powerfull?

From memory PA28-161 is the Warrior, and the PA28-181 is the Archer. The numbers equate to power output of the engine (BHP).

You may find subtle differences in the cowling designs aswell.

steggers,

The aircraft are very similar but for a few differences not limited to the following:

Archer is approx. 150 Kg heavier, has slightly superior performance stats (due to an extra 20 horses) such as a 5 kt greater max speed (133kt), a 50fpm greater rate of climb (692fpm) and a 3000 ft greater service ceiling (14000ft). It is also two inches longer than the Warrior (all other dimensions identical).

The Archer I flew had the switches panel (battery, alternator, magnetos, lights, etc) above the windscreen as opposed to on the main instrument panel, but this isn't the case with all Archers.

Regards

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