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Beechcraft Baron vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Beechcraft Baron vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 370 vs 228 km/h, range 1,745 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 975 kg, built 6,884 vs 7,842 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft BaronFull specs
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee SixFull specs
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Piper
First flight 29 February 1960 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1961 1965
Number produced 6884 units 7842 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.0 m
Height 3.0 m 2.2 m
Length 9.0 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 6,884 units of the Beechcraft Baron.