DA62 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century.
Picture of DA62
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond
First flight 1 April 2012
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 120 units
Average unit price $1.9 million
American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services.
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
Wing area 17.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.6 m â—‰
Height 2.8 m â—‰
Length 9.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 372 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,380 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,069 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,590 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Diamond DA62
Wing area 15.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.0 m â—‰
Height 2.2 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 228 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,361 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,359 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg â—‰
Empty weight 545 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of DA62 by Diamond.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DA62 is faster with a maximum speed of 372 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 144 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DA62 has a higher service ceiling at 6,069 meters (19,911 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DA62 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DA62 is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 50 years before the DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 120 units of the DA62.