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EC-130 Commando Solo vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

EC-130 Commando Solo vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 671 vs 228 km/h, range 4,300 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 74,389 vs 975 kg, built 14 vs 7,842 units.

Lockheed Martin EC-130 Commando Solo military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EC-130 Commando Solo
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
EC-130 Commando Solo PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Piper
First flight 1 January 1957 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1975 1965
Number produced 14 units 7842 units
Average unit price $150 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 40.3 m 9.0 m
Height 11.8 m 2.2 m
Length 29.7 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 671 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 4,300 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 74,389 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 34,274 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,474 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EC-130 Commando Solo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is faster with a maximum speed of 671 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 443 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EC-130 Commando Solo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a longer range at 4,300 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the EC-130 Commando Solo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the EC-130 Commando Solo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 74,389 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the EC-130 Commando Solo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is longer at 29.7 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the EC-130 Commando Solo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 10 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EC-130 Commando Solo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.