EA-6B Prowler vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The EA-6B Prowler and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Piper respectively.
The EA-6B Prowler reaches 1,048 km/h — 4.6x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The EA-6B Prowler has an operational range of 3,745 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The EA-6B Prowler operates at altitudes up to 11,460 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 27,896 kg MTOW, the EA-6B Prowler is 29:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in 170 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 8 years before the EA-6B Prowler (1960 vs 1968).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 25 May 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $52 million |
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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 | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,745 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,460 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,896 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,134 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,359 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-6B Prowler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 820 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EA-6B Prowler has a longer range at 3,745 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher service ceiling at 11,460 meters (37,598 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,896 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EA-6B Prowler is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 6 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.