E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO reaches 966 km/h — 4.2x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has an operational range of 12,000 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 155,128 kg MTOW, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO is 159:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has been produced in 16 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 27 years before the E-6 Mercury TACAMO (1960 vs 1987).
| American command-and-control aircraft, operative during the Cold War era, kept primarily for communications with U.S. nuclear forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 16 units |
| Average unit price | $141 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 45.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 45.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 966 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 155,128 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 11,213 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-6 Mercury TACAMO or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is faster with a maximum speed of 966 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 738 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 155,128 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is longer at 45.8 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 24 years before the E-6 Mercury TACAMO which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 16 units of the E-6 Mercury TACAMO.