PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP

Piper · United States · first flew 1993 · light aircraft

The Saratoga II HP is a six-seat retractable-gear single-engine touring aircraft, the refined culmination of Piper's long-running PA-32 Cherokee Six family.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	8.23 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Spot it by:

Six-seat single-piston tourer
Retractable tricycle gear
Tapered semi-cantilever low wing

Look for the tapered low wing and the six-window cabin of a stretched single. The retractable tricycle undercarriage distinguishes it from the fixed-gear Saratoga.

Specifications

The PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP has a length of 8.23 m (27 ft).
It has a wingspan of 11.02 m (36 ft).
Its maximum speed is 325 km/h (202 mph).
Typical crew: 1 pilot, up to 5 passengers.

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History

Piper reworked the earlier Saratoga SP into the II HP standard in 1993, with a cleaned-up cowling, tapered wing and updated systems. It first flew in that form the same year and became a popular high-performance private aircraft.

Variants

The turbocharged Saratoga II TC accompanied the normally-aspirated II HP, offering better high-altitude performance. Both descend from the fixed-gear Saratoga and the original Cherokee Six.

Where you'll see it

The type is a familiar sight at UK general-aviation airfields, used for family touring and business travel by private owners. Its six-seat cabin and respectable range make it a practical if thirsty cross-country machine.

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