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Diamond DA62 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Diamond DA62 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 372 vs 228 km/h, range 2,380 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 2,300 vs 975 kg, built 120 vs 7,842 units.

Diamond DA62 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 Diamond DA62
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
Diamond DA62 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Piper
First flight 1 April 2012 14 January 1960
Year introduced 2015 1965
Number produced 120 units 7842 units
Average unit price $1.9 million --
Wing area 17.1 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 9.0 m
Height 2.8 m 2.2 m
Length 9.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 372 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 2,380 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 6,069 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 1,590 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Diamond DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Diamond 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 Diamond DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Diamond 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 Diamond DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Diamond 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 Diamond DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Diamond 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 Diamond DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Diamond DA62 is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Diamond DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 50 years before the Diamond DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Diamond 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 Diamond DA62.