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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	Piper PA-28-236 DakotaView aircraft profile	Piper PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IVView aircraft profile	Cessna 182RView aircraft profile
Typical market year	1985	1984	1984
Estimated purchase	€180k	€185k	€183k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€68k	€78k	€61k
Five-year cash outlay	€522k	€575k	€487k
Cruise speed	143 kt	165 kt	142 kt
Advertised range	650 nm	700 nm	844 nm
Seats	4	4	4
Realistic payload	362 kg	347 kg	270 kg
Runway need	500 m	600 m	500 m
Data confidence	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	Strong payload and simple fixed gear, but the small fleet makes pricing and parts comparisons less transparent.	High-altitude speed and complex training value, but T-tail handling, turbo heat and landing-gear condition require care.	The 182R combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 844 NM reported range and about 142 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.

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