Piper Archer vs Robin DR400
The DR400 and Piper Archer are low-wing four-seat tourers — the DR400 lighter and faster (wood), the Archer roomier and metal.
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
- 25
- Median asking
- $96,611
- Range
- $53,700–$195,472
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 13
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 1972–2020
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Piper Archer | Robin DR400 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 9 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 6 |
| Fatalities | — | 16 |
| % Fatal | — | 67% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Piper Archer | Robin DR400 |
|---|---|---|
|
Median $96,611
|
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| Price Range | $71,000 – $491,439 | $53,700 – $195,472 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 124 kts (230 km/h) | — |
| Range | 703 nm (1,302 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,550 lbs (1,157 kg) | — |
Which Should You Buy: Piper Archer or Robin DR400?
Bottom line: Choose the Archer for a roomy metal cabin and Piper support; choose the DR400 for higher cruise and lighter handling (wooden structure care). Archer = cabin/metal/support; DR400 = speed/handling.
Pick the Archer if…
Pick the DR400 if…
- Budget matters — from $53,700 vs $71,000, you save ~$17,300.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.