E-7 Wedgetail vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The E-7 Wedgetail and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively.
The E-7 Wedgetail reaches 853 km/h — 3.7x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The E-7 Wedgetail has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The E-7 Wedgetail operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 77,600 kg MTOW, the E-7 Wedgetail is 80:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The E-7 Wedgetail has been produced in 15 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 44 years before the E-7 Wedgetail (1960 vs 2004).
| American twin-engine airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, deployed for tactical battle management and surveillance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | 15 units |
| Average unit price | $400 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 | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 35.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 77,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 46,606 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 61 kN ◉ |
| 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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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-7 Wedgetail 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-7 Wedgetail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 45 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-7 Wedgetail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.