Piper Archer vs Grumman AA-5B Tiger
The Grumman AA-5B Tiger and Piper Archer are four-seat fixed-gear singles — the Tiger is faster (~140 kt) with sporty handling and a sliding canopy; the Archer is the docile, ubiquitous PA-28 with a larger support fleet.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 89
- Median asking
- $149,000
- Range
- $71,000–$491,439
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 26
- Source marketplaces
- 13
- Model years available
- 1965–2026
- For sale now
- 21
- Median asking
- $122,350
- Range
- $93,309–$154,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 7
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 1974–1979
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Piper Archer | Grumman AA-5B Tiger |
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| Price Range | $71,000 – $491,439 | $93,309 – $154,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 4 |
| Cruise Speed | 124 kts (230 km/h) | 143 kts (265 km/h) |
| Range | 703 nm (1,302 km) | 681 nm (1,261 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,550 lbs (1,157 kg) | 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Piper Archer or Grumman AA-5B Tiger?
Bottom line: Choose the Tiger for higher cruise, sportier handling and lower fuel burn per knot. Choose the Archer for the largest fixed-gear-single support network, benign trainer manners and easy parts/insurance.
Pick the Archer if…
- Budget matters — from $71,000 vs $93,309, you save ~$22,309.
- Longer range — 703 nm vs 681 nm.
- More inventory — 90 listings vs 18.
Pick the AA-5B Tiger if…
- Faster cruise — 143 kts vs 124 kts.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.