Piper Introduces Diesel Archer

Stephen Pope

Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 06:20 PM ET

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** Piper Archer DX**

Key Takeaways:

Piper Aircraft has launched the Archer DX, a new diesel-powered version of its Archer aircraft, equipped with a Continental/Centurion 2.0S jet-A compression-ignition engine.
The Archer DX aims to provide access to more economical and readily available fuel supplies, especially in Europe where traditional leaded avgas is expensive and hard to find.
Deliveries for the $399,495 Archer DX, which includes Garmin G1000 avionics, are expected to begin in Europe during the first quarter of next year after obtaining EASA STC.

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Piper Aircraft yesterday launched a diesel version of the Archer at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany powered by a Continental/Centurion 2.0S jet-A compression-ignition engine. Piper and Continental have already completed flight testing of the prototype in Germany, leading to an EASA STC in Europe and clearing the way for deliveries to start early next year.

After displaying the diesel Archer this week at Aero Friedrichshafen, Piper will begin a marketing and demonstration tour throughout Europe, including stops in Germany, Spain, France, Italy and the UK.