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E-4 NOAC vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

E-4 NOAC vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 969 vs 228 km/h, range 12,600 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 374,850 vs 975 kg, built 4 vs 7,842 units.

Boeing E-4 NOAC military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-4 NOAC
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
E-4 NOAC PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Piper
First flight 1 January 1980 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1974 1965
Number produced 4 units 7842 units
Average unit price $223 million --
Wing area 510.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 59.7 m 9.0 m
Height 19.3 m 2.2 m
Length 70.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 969 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 12,600 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 374,850 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 190,000 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,814 kgf 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.