E-4 NOAC vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The E-4 NOAC and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively.
The E-4 NOAC reaches 969 km/h — 4.2x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The E-4 NOAC has an operational range of 12,600 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The E-4 NOAC operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 374,850 kg MTOW, the E-4 NOAC is 384:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The E-4 NOAC has been produced in 4 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 20 years before the E-4 NOAC (1960 vs 1980).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $223 million |
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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 | 510.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 70.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 969 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 374,850 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 190,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 5,954 kgf ◉ |
| 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-4 NOAC or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-4 NOAC is faster with a maximum speed of 969 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 741 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-4 NOAC or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-4 NOAC has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-4 NOAC or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-4 NOAC or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 374,850 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the E-4 NOAC or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-4 NOAC is longer at 70.5 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-4 NOAC or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 9 years before the E-4 NOAC which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-4 NOAC or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 4 units of the E-4 NOAC.