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A-40 Mermaid vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Beriev A-40 Mermaid military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-40 Mermaid
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
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Specifications
A-40 Mermaid PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Piper
First flight 8 December 1986 14 January 1960
Year introduced -- 1965
Number produced 2 units 7842 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 200.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 41.6 m 9.0 m
Height 11.0 m 2.2 m
Length 43.8 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 4,100 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 9,700 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 86,000 kg 975 kg
Empty weight -- kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 117 kN 1 x 112 kW
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Overview

The A-40 Mermaid and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Piper respectively.

The A-40 Mermaid reaches 800 km/h — 3.5x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The A-40 Mermaid has an operational range of 4,100 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The A-40 Mermaid operates at altitudes up to 9,700 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 86,000 kg MTOW, the A-40 Mermaid is 88:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.

The A-40 Mermaid has been produced in 2 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 26 years before the A-40 Mermaid (1960 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-40 Mermaid or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A-40 Mermaid is faster with a maximum speed of 800 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 572 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-40 Mermaid or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A-40 Mermaid has a longer range at 4,100 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-40 Mermaid or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher service ceiling at 9,700 meters (31,824 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-40 Mermaid or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 86,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the A-40 Mermaid or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A-40 Mermaid is longer at 43.8 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-40 Mermaid or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 2 units of the A-40 Mermaid.