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Be-6 Madge vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-6 Madge
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
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Specifications
Be-6 Madge PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Piper
First flight 1 January 1949 14 January 1960
Year introduced -- 1965
Number produced 123 units 7842 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 120.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 9.0 m
Height 7.6 m 2.2 m
Length 23.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Overview

The Be-6 Madge and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 414 km/h for the Be-6 Madge vs 228 km/h for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The Be-6 Madge has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The Be-6 Madge operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 29,000 kg MTOW, the Be-6 Madge is 30:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.

The Be-6 Madge has been produced in 123 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The Be-6 Madge first flew 11 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six (1949 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-6 Madge is faster with a maximum speed of 414 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 186 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-6 Madge has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-6 Madge has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-6 Madge 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 Be-6 Madge or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 123 units of the Be-6 Madge.