E-2 Hawkeye vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The E-2 Hawkeye and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Piper respectively.
The E-2 Hawkeye reaches 648 km/h — 2.8x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The E-2 Hawkeye has an operational range of 2,708 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The E-2 Hawkeye operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 57,500 kg MTOW, the E-2 Hawkeye is 59:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in 313 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six.
| American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 October 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 313 units |
| Average unit price | $232 million |
| 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 | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,708 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,577 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 57,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,902 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 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.