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Boeing 707 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Boeing 707 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 228 km/h, range 5,400 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 151,318 vs 975 kg, built 865 vs 7,842 units.

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
Boeing 707 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Piper
First flight 15 July 1954 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1958 1965
Number produced 865 units 7842 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 9.0 m
Height 13.0 m 2.2 m
Length 46.4 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 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 Boeing 707.