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An-71 Madcap vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-71 Madcap
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
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Specifications
An-71 Madcap PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 12 July 1985 14 January 1960
Year introduced -- 1965
Number produced 3 units 7842 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 9.0 m
Height 9.2 m 2.2 m
Length 23.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 1 x 112 kW
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Overview

The An-71 Madcap and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively.

The An-71 Madcap reaches 650 km/h — 2.9:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The An-71 Madcap operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 32,100 kg MTOW, the An-71 Madcap is 33:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 25 years before the An-71 Madcap (1960 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The An-71 Madcap is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 422 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has a longer range at 1,361 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,100 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The An-71 Madcap is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.