AW609 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
The AW609 and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Piper respectively. The AW609 reaches 509 km/h — 2.2x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The AW609 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 8,200 kg MTOW, the AW609 is 8.4x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 43 years before the AW609 (1960 vs 2003).
| Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,755 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,447 kW ◉ |
| 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 AW609 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 281 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The AW609 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The AW609 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,200 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The AW609 is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 55 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.