E-8 Joint STARS vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
The E-8 Joint STARS and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing/Northrop Grumman and Piper respectively. The E-8 Joint STARS reaches 853 km/h — 3.7x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The E-8 Joint STARS has an operational range of 6,821 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The E-8 Joint STARS operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 152,407 kg MTOW, the E-8 Joint STARS is 156:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg. The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in 17 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 34 years before the E-8 Joint STARS (1960 vs 1994).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $250 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 | 283.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,821 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,709 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-8 Joint STARS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-8 Joint STARS 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-8 Joint STARS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 31 years before the E-8 Joint STARS which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-8 Joint STARS or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.