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Cessna 402 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Cessna 402 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 426 vs 228 km/h, range 2,358 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 3,107 vs 975 kg, built 2 vs 7,842 units.

Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee SixFull specs
Specifications
Cessna 402 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 26 August 1965 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1967 1965
Number produced 2 units 7842 units
Average unit price $360K --
Wing area 21.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 9.0 m
Height 3.5 m 2.2 m
Length 11.1 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 426 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 2,358 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 8,199 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 1,846 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 198 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the Cessna 402 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.