A310 MRTT vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The A310 MRTT and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Piper respectively.
The A310 MRTT reaches 978 km/h — 4.3x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The A310 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 163,998 kg MTOW, the A310 MRTT is 168:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 43 years before the A310 MRTT (1960 vs 2003).
| European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $108 million |
| American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 14 January 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 7842 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 219.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 43.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 978 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,889 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 163,998 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 113,999 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,653 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 15.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 228 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,361 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,359 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 975 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 545 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 112 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A310 MRTT or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 750 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A310 MRTT or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the A310 MRTT or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A310 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the A310 MRTT or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the A310 MRTT or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A310 MRTT or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 39 years before the A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A310 MRTT or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 6 units of the A310 MRTT.