Comparison of Cessna 185 Skywagon and Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche [S]ave
| Attribute |  Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche × |  Cessna 185 Skywagon × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Cessna |
| Model | Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche | Cessna 185 Skywagon |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1963 | 1961 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1972 | 1985 |
| Type | Twin Turboprops | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | PA30 | C185 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Lycoming O- 320 | 1x Continental IO-520-D |
| Power, hp (hp) | 160 | 300 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 330 | 269 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 111 | 91 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,852 | 1,333 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,669 | 5,227 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 7.42 | 5.13 |
| Take off distance (m) | 470 | 416 |
| Landing distance (m) | 570 | 426 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,690 | 1,519 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 1,690 | 1,519 |
| Max payload (kg) | 310 | 635 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 454 | 246 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 6 |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 1.19 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 1.02 |
| Cabin length (m) | - | 3.09 |
| Exterior length (m) | 7.67 | 7.85 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.5 | 2.36 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.2 | 1.15 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.22 | 10.92 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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