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E-1 Tracer vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

E-1 Tracer vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 383 vs 228 km/h, range 1,666 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 12,066 vs 975 kg, built 88 vs 7,842 units.

Grumman E-1 Tracer military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-1 Tracer
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
E-1 Tracer PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Piper
First flight 17 December 1956 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1960 1965
Number produced 88 units 7842 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 47.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 9.0 m
Height 5.1 m 2.2 m
Length 13.8 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 1,666 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 4,816 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,066 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 9,361 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-1 Tracer or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-1 Tracer is faster with a maximum speed of 383 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-1 Tracer or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-1 Tracer has a longer range at 1,666 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-1 Tracer or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-1 Tracer has a higher service ceiling at 4,816 meters (15,800 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-1 Tracer or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-1 Tracer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,066 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the E-1 Tracer or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-1 Tracer is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-1 Tracer or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-1 Tracer entered service first in 1960, 5 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-1 Tracer or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 88 units of the E-1 Tracer.