| Piper Aircraft Incorporated began operation in the | | | | In 1977, the Arrow III was introduced, offering |
| year 1930, after William T. Piper acquired the assets | | | | better low-speed handling, as well as larger fuel tanks |
| of the then bankrupt Taylor Brothers Aircraft | | | | for longer journeys. This model continued to remain in |
| Corporation. Taylor Brothers unexpectedly filed for | | | | operation even after the Piper Arrow IV was |
| bankruptcy, and Piper saw it as an opportunity to | | | | introduced in 1979, making it a very popular model in |
| further develop a line of aircraft. Piper never | | | | the Arrow line. The new Arrow IV model was built |
| envisioned that 30 to 40 years later, he would see | | | | with the "T" tail to resemble other Piper aircraft |
| the Piper Arrow aircraft manufactured with much | | | | manufactured at the time, and that was one of the |
| higher specifications than the earlier models like the | | | | main alterations. |
| Piper Cub and Piper Cherokee. | | | | The Piper Arrow aircraft is known for its spacious |
| In 1967, The Piper Arrow 180 hp aircraft was | | | | legroom as well as great luggage capacity. These |
| introduced to the market. It was also referred to as | | | | features certainly make this retractable gear aircraft |
| the PA-28R-180 model. It certainly served its purpose | | | | one of the favorites for people interested in |
| as a light aircraft at the time. However, it never really | | | | recreational flying. Therefore, this four seat plane |
| lasted long on the market. In 1969, the Arrow 180 hp | | | | would be perfect if your family were going on a |
| aircraft was quickly replaced by the 200 hp version | | | | cross-country vacation for a week or two. It has a |
| known as the PA-28R-200. Shortly after introduction | | | | history of providing consistent service to owners, |
| of this model, the 180 was dropped after 1971. In | | | | which is why so many of them are still being used |
| 1972, the Piper Arrow II was manufactured, providing | | | | today. |
| a 5 inch fuselage stretch compared to previous | | | | In general, the maximum speed of the Arrow aircraft |
| models. The increased fuselage space allowed for | | | | is 183 knots, while the cruise speed is 135 knots. This |
| more leg room for passengers as well as greater | | | | plane can also reach an average maximum altitude of |
| baggage capacity. Of course, this was very pleasing | | | | 16,200 feet, which is pretty impressive for such a |
| news for customers! | | | | small aircraft. |