Ryan Navion vs Piper Comanche
The Navion and Piper Comanche are classic low-wing retractable tourers.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 57
- Median asking
- $115,000
- Range
- $71,900–$174,495
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 18
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 1958–1992
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) | Ryan Navion | Piper Comanche |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 70 | — |
| Serious | 14 | — |
| Fatal | 13 | — |
| Fatalities | 26 | — |
| % Fatal | 19% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Ryan Navion | Piper Comanche |
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| Price Range | — | $71,900 – $174,495 |
| Category | — | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 130 kts (241 km/h) | 157 kts (291 km/h) |
| Range | 609 nm (1,128 km) | 956 nm (1,771 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,750 lbs (1,247 kg) | 2,900 lbs (1,315 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Ryan Navion or Piper Comanche?
Bottom line: Choose the Comanche for higher cruise and Piper support; choose the Navion for over-built ruggedness and canopy-cabin character. Comanche = speed/support; Navion = rugged/character. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Beechcraft/Piper mirrors in those files. PT-22 Recruit (radial trainer warbird) = separate Ryan line.
Pick the Navion if…
Pick the Comanche if…
- Faster cruise — 157 kts vs 130 kts.
- Longer range — 956 nm vs 609 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.