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The Piper M-Class, a family of light utility aircraft manufactured by Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida, comprises models designed as six-seat, single-engine planes. The lineup includes both piston engine and turboprop variants, enhancing the aircraft's capabilities.
The PA-46 family received FAA certification in 1983 and has been in production for over four decades. Popular models like the M350, M500, and M600 have sold more than 500 units each. In the coming years, Piper Aircraft plans to introduce the M700 variant to expand its offerings.
"The story of the M-Class's development begins with three PA-46 models," notes Piper Aircraft. These original variants laid the foundation for what would become known as the M-Class. The first model introduced was the Piper PA-36-310P Malibu in 1983, which was among the first single-engine piston-powered aircraft with a pressurized cabin.
