Piper Cherokee vs Piper Warrior vs Piper Archer
The Piper Cherokee, Warrior and Archer are the PA-28 family — same low-wing airframe lineage, different wings and power. The "Cherokee" name spans the family; the Warrior (151/161) and Archer (180/181) are the tapered-wing trainer and tourer.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Piper Cherokee | Piper Warrior | Piper Archer |
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| Price Range | $9,800 – $554,000 | $61,327 – $494,900 | $25,000 – $554,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | |||
| Seats | 4 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 150 HP | — | — |
| Cruise Speed | 117 kts (217 km/h) | — | — |
| Range | 525 nm (972 km) | — | — |
| Service Ceiling | 14,300 ft (4,359 m) | — | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,150 lbs (975 kg) | — | — |
| Useful Load | 850 lbs (386 kg) | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 50.0 gal (189 L) | — | — |
| Fuel Burn | 8.0 GPH (30 L/h) | — | — |
| TBO | 2,000 hrs | — | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $28,000 | — | — |
| Annual Fixed | $16,000 | — | — |
| Hourly Variable | $120 | — | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | — | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimatePiper Cherokee
Piper Warrior
Piper Archer
Which Should You Buy?
Bottom line: "Cherokee" is the family — within it, choose the **Warrior** (150-160 hp) for the economical primary trainer, and the **Archer** (180 hp) for the more capable four-seat tourer with better load and cruise. Earlier straight-wing "Cherokee 140/180" models are the value-entry classics. For most buyers it's Warrior (train/economy) vs Archer (tour/load) within the one PA-28 family. ================================================================ # BRAND-трійки (shootout — бренди, НЕ моделі; category/editorial-блок, не /compare-model) ================================================================
Pick the Cherokee if…
- Lowest entry price — from $9,800
- Most listings for sale — 609
Pick the Warrior if…
The balanced middle choice — no single category standout, but competitive on price, capability and running costs.
Pick the Archer if…
The balanced middle choice — no single category standout, but competitive on price, capability and running costs.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.