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E-2 Hawkeye vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

E-2 Hawkeye vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 648 vs 228 km/h, range 2,708 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 57,500 vs 975 kg, built 313 vs 7,842 units.

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Piper
First flight 21 October 1960 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1964 1965
Number produced 313 units 7842 units
Average unit price $232 million --
Wing area 65.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 9.0 m
Height 5.6 m 2.2 m
Length 17.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 1 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.