Comparison of Cessna 177 Cardinal and Piper PA-38 Tomahawk [S]ave
| Attribute |  Cessna 177 Cardinal × |  Piper PA-38 Tomahawk × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper Aircraft |
| Model | Cessna 177 Cardinal | Piper PA-38 Tomahawk |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1968 | 1978 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1978 | 1982 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | C177 | PA38 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Lycoming O-360-A1F6D | 1x Avco Lycoming O-235-L2C |
| Power, hp (hp) | 180 | 112 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 252 | 202 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 93 | 87 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,119 | 867 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,450 | 3,962 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 4.27 | 3.66 |
| Take off distance (m) | 714 | 450 |
| Landing distance (m) | 514 | 471 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,134 | 757 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 830 | 757 |
| Max payload (kg) | 468 | 245 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 227 | 114 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.1 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.1 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 2.8 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.43 | 7.04 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.62 | 2.77 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.82 | 10.36 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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