EA-18G Growler vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The EA-18G Growler and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively.
The EA-18G Growler reaches 1,900 km/h — 8.3x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The EA-18G Growler has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 29,964 kg MTOW, the EA-18G Growler is 31:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in 165 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 46 years before the EA-18G Growler (1960 vs 2006).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 August 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $125 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 | 46.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,346 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,964 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,011 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 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 EA-18G Growler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 1,672 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EA-18G Growler has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 44 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 165 units of the EA-18G Growler.