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E-3 Sentry AWACS vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

E-3 Sentry AWACS vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 853 vs 228 km/h, range 7,400 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 147,417 vs 975 kg, built 68 vs 7,842 units.

Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-3 Sentry AWACS
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
E-3 Sentry AWACS PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Piper
First flight 9 February 1972 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1977 1965
Number produced 68 units 7842 units
Average unit price $270 million --
Wing area 283.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 9.0 m
Height 12.6 m 2.2 m
Length 46.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 147,417 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 83,915 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,752 kgf 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 625 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 147,417 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 12 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 68 units of the E-3 Sentry AWACS.