Piper Comanche vs Ryan Navion
The Navion and Piper Comanche are classic low-wing retractable tourers.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 65
- Median asking
- $115,000
- Range
- $73,100–$172,306
- Model years available
- 1958–1992
No active listings right now.
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Piper Comanche | Ryan Navion |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 70 |
| Serious | — | 14 |
| Fatal | — | 13 |
| Fatalities | — | 26 |
| % Fatal | — | 19% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Piper Comanche | Ryan Navion |
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| Price Range | $73,100 – $172,306 | — |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | — |
| Horsepower | 250 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 157 kts (291 km/h) | 130 kts (241 km/h) |
| Range | 956 nm (1,771 km) | 609 nm (1,128 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,900 lbs (1,315 kg) | 2,750 lbs (1,247 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | — |
Which Should You Buy: Piper Comanche or Ryan Navion?
Bottom line: Choose the Comanche for higher cruise and Piper support; choose the Navion for over-built ruggedness and canopy-cabin character. Comanche = speed/support; Navion = rugged/character.
Pick the Comanche if…
- Faster cruise — 157 kts vs 130 kts.
- Longer range — 956 nm vs 609 nm.
Pick the Navion if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.