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PA-39
Piper Twin Comanche

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NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory passes Antarctica's tallest peak, Mount Vinson, on Oct. 22, 2012, during a flight over the continent to measure changes in the massive ice sheet and sea ice. Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger (Photography courtesy NASA Images)

Overview

Overview

The Piper PA-39 Twin Comanche is a twin-engine monoplane designed by Piper Aircraft. It has been used for atmospheric research such as fire mapping, instrument testing, and aerial surveying. It has a service ceiling of 20,000 ft, a range of 1000 nmi, and a maximum speed of 205 mph. It can carry 4 to 6 passengers.

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