A PA-23-250.
The Piper PA-23 Aztec is a twin engine civil light aircraft.
History[]
The PA-23 was Piper's first twin engine aircraft. The first prototype, known as the Twin Stinson, flew on March 2, 1952. Production of the aircraft began in 1954, as a 4-5 seater version then known as the Apache. The cabin was later enlarged to hold 6 seats, at which point it became known as the Aztec. Production continued until 1981, at which point almost 7,000 had been produced. The PA-23 was a popular business aircraft, and also saw use in recreational aviation and by various militaries as the U-11.
Specifications[]
- Powerplant: Two Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 piston engines
- Top speed: 215 mph
- Range: 1,519 miles
- Ceiling: 18,950 ft
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 5 passengers
- Empty weight: 3,180 lbs
- Length: 31 ft 2.75 in
- Height: 10 ft 4 in
- Wingspan: 37 ft 2.5 in