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A-50 Mainstay vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

A-50 Mainstay vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 900 vs 228 km/h, range 7,500 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 190,000 vs 975 kg, built 42 vs 7,842 units.

Beriev A-50 Mainstay military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-50 Mainstay
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
A-50 Mainstay PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Piper
First flight 19 December 1978 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1985 1965
Number produced 42 units 7842 units
Average unit price $300 million --
Wing area 300.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 50.6 m 9.0 m
Height 14.8 m 2.2 m
Length 46.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 190,000 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 61,000 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,000 kgf 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 672 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A-50 Mainstay is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-50 Mainstay or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 20 years before the A-50 Mainstay which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 42 units of the A-50 Mainstay.