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DHC-2 Beaver vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

DHC-2 Beaver vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 254 vs 228 km/h, range 732 vs 1,361 km, built 1,657 vs 7,842 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Piper
First flight 16 August 1947 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1948 1965
Number produced 1657 units 7842 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area 23.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 9.0 m
Height 2.7 m 2.2 m
Length 9.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 732 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 975 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DHC-2 Beaver is faster with a maximum speed of 254 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has a longer range at 1,361 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 975 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DHC-2 Beaver is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 17 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 1,657 units of the DHC-2 Beaver.