Piper PA-15 / PA-17 Vagabond
Touring Aircraft
The Piper PA-15 Vagabond and PA-17 Vagabond are both single-engine two-seat light touring aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corporation.
The PA-17 differs from the PA-15 by having dual controls, landing gear with shock absorption and a Continental A-65-8 engine. Several options like electrical system and radio equipment were available to the PA-17 only.
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine |
| Engine Model | Lycoming O-145-B2 |
| Engine Power | 48 kW | 65 hp |
| Speed | 161 km/h | 87 kts
100 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 3.810 m | 12.500 ft |
| Range | 409 km | 221 NM
254 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 281 kg | 620 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 499 kg | 1.100 lbs |
| Wing Span | 8,92 m | 29 ft 3 in |
| Wing Area | 13,7 m² | 147 ft² |
| Length | 5,69 m | 18 ft 8 in |
| Height | 1,83 m | 6 ft 0 in |
| First Flight | 29.10.1947 |
| Production Status | out of production |
| Total Production | 585 |
| ICAO Code | PA15 PA17 |
| FAA TCDS | A-800, A-805 |
| Data for (Version) | Piper PA-15 Vagabond |
| Variants | PA-15, PA-17 |
