GlobalEye vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

The GlobalEye and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Saab / Bombardier and Piper respectively. The GlobalEye reaches 1,110 km/h — 4.9x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The GlobalEye has an operational range of 11,000 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The GlobalEye operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 45,100 kg MTOW, the GlobalEye is 46:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg. The GlobalEye has been produced in 5 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 58 years before the GlobalEye (1960 vs 2018).

Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance.
Saab / Bombardier GlobalEye Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab / Bombardier
First flight 14 March 2018
Year introduced 2020
Number produced 5 units
Average unit price $350 million
American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services.
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Other profile drawing
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 $-- million
Wing area 94.9 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m
Height 7.8 m
Length 30.3 m
Maximum speed 1110 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,100 kg
Empty weight 23,690 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 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 GlobalEye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 882 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 55 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.