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EF-111 Raven vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Grumman EF-111 Raven military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EF-111 Raven
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
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Specifications
EF-111 Raven PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Piper
First flight 1 January 1977 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1981 1965
Number produced 42 units 7842 units
Average unit price $65 million --
Wing area 48.8 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 9.0 m
Height 5.0 m 2.2 m
Length 23.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 3,220 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 39,680 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 24,230 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,390 kgf 1 x 112 kW
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Overview

The EF-111 Raven and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by 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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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.