Comparison of Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser and Piper PA-38 Tomahawk [S]ave
| Attribute |  Piper PA-38 Tomahawk × |  Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Piper Aircraft |
| Model | Piper PA-38 Tomahawk | Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1978 | 1946 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1982 | 1948 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | PA38 | PA12 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Avco Lycoming O-235-L2C | 1x Lycoming O-235-C |
| Power, hp (hp) | 112 | 108 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 202 | 169 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 87 | 78 |
| Travel range (km) | 867 | 965 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,962 | 3,840 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 3.66 | 3.05 |
| Take off distance (m) | 450 | 220 |
| Landing distance (m) | 471 | 143 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 757 | 795 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 757 | 795 |
| Max payload (kg) | 245 | 259 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 114 | 144 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 0.8 |
| Exterior length (m) | 7.04 | 6.96 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.77 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.36 | 10.8 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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