707 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

The 707 and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively. The 707 reaches 1,010 km/h — 4.4x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 155:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg. The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The 707 first flew 6 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six (1954 vs 1960).

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
Boeing 707 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 15 July 1954
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 865 units
Average unit price $35 million
American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services.
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Other profile drawing
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

707

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 44.5 m
Height 13.0 m
Length 46.4 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf
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 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 782 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 7 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 865 units of the 707.