DHC-2 Beaver vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Piper respectively.
Top speed is 254 km/h for the DHC-2 Beaver vs 228 km/h for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The DHC-2 Beaver operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 13 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six (1947 vs 1960).
| Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 16 August 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 1657 units |
| Average unit price | $400K |
| American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services. | |
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| 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 254 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 732 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 15.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 228 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,361 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,359 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 975 kg |
| Empty weight | 545 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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.