EF-111 Raven vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The EF-111 Raven and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics/Grumman and Piper respectively.
The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 10:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The EF-111 Raven has an operational range of 3,220 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The EF-111 Raven operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 39,680 kg MTOW, the EF-111 Raven is 41:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The EF-111 Raven has been produced in 42 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 17 years before the EF-111 Raven (1960 vs 1977).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics/Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $65 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 | 48.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,220 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 24,230 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,195 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 EF-111 Raven or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 2,122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EF-111 Raven or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EF-111 Raven has a longer range at 3,220 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the EF-111 Raven or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the EF-111 Raven or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the EF-111 Raven or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the EF-111 Raven or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 16 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EF-111 Raven or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.