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208 Caravan vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

208 Caravan vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 344 vs 228 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 975 kg, built 3,000 vs 7,842 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 CaravanFull specs
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee SixFull specs
Specifications
208 Caravan PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 9 December 1982 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1984 1965
Number produced 3000 units 7842 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 9.0 m
Height 4.3 m 2.2 m
Length 12.7 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.