Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Piper respectively. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail reaches 530 km/h — 2.3x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 36,000 kg MTOW, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is 37:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in 150 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six.
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 18 October 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 150 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 26.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 530 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 25,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,810 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 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 302 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 5 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.