DESCRIPTION

The Piper PA-28 Cadet is a high-quality, photo-real 3D model of the popular two-seat flight training variant of the Cherokee series. Introduced in the late 1980s, the Cadet was specifically designed to provide flight schools with a rugged, cost-effective, and reliable primary trainer. This asset captures the classic low-wing, all-metal construction and stable flight characteristics that have made the PA-28 family a cornerstone of general aviation worldwide. The model is presented in a sophisticated white, maroon, and tan livery, featuring elegant striped accents on the wings, fuselage, and tail fin.

The model is built with high-accuracy geometry and utilizes clean, base-color shading suitable for various lighting environments. All renders are provided without post-processing.

Suitable for all major 3D software suites, including Blender, 3ds Max, Maya, and Unreal Engine. Ideal for flight school simulations, private pilot training visualizations, and high-fidelity renders of classic American light aircraft.

Features:

High-quality polygonal model, correctly scaled to represent the dimensions of the original primary trainer.

Model is fully textured with all materials applied, covering both the interior and exterior.

Accurate representation of the tapered low-wing design and the robust fixed tricycle landing gear.

Detailed interior featuring an open main entry door on the starboard side, providing a clear view of the two-seat cockpit and cabin arrangement.

Highly detailed cockpit area with realistic glazing, pilot seating, and internal instrumentation.

Realistic landing gear assembly with authentic structural details for both the main gear and the steerable nose wheel.

Features a detailed nose cowling for the Lycoming O-320 engine and a two-blade propeller with a polished spinner.

Professionally designed at real-world scale with detailed exterior and interior, including the cockpit and dashboard.

All textures and materials are included in the package.

Blender objects are logically named and organized for easy scene integration.

No cleanup is required—the model is ready for immediate use in your project.

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STL
Stereolithography<br />File Size: 4.26 MB
OBJ
OBJ | 2 files<br />File Size: 5.1 MB
OTHER
Other | 2 files<br />File Size: 10.2 MB
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Autodesk FBX<br />File Size: 2.98 MB
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Blender<br />File Size: 17.6 MB
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glTF<br />File Size: 11.4 MB
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PNG<br />File Size: 10.3 MB
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