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Commander 500 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Commander 500 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 346 vs 228 km/h, range 1,735 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 975 kg, built 2,902 vs 7,842 units.

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🇺🇸 Commander 500Full specs
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee SixFull specs
Specifications
Commander 500 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Piper
First flight 23 April 1948 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1952 1965
Number produced 2902 units 7842 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 9.0 m
Height 4.4 m 2.2 m
Length 11.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Commander 500 has a higher service ceiling at 5,913 meters (19,399 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Commander 500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,062 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Commander 500 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 13 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 2,902 units of the Commander 500.