Hawker 800 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

The Hawker 800 and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft and Piper respectively. The Hawker 800 reaches 830 km/h — 3.6x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The Hawker 800 has an operational range of 5,232 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The Hawker 800 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 12,701 kg MTOW, the Hawker 800 is 13:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg. The Hawker 800 has been produced in 650 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 23 years before the Hawker 800 (1960 vs 1983).

British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s.
Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 650 units
Average unit price $13.8 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 --
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 16.6 m
Height 5.5 m
Length 15.6 m
Maximum speed 830 km/h
Operational range 5,232 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg
Empty weight 7,108 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,057 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 Hawker 800 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 602 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 800 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 800 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 800 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Hawker 800 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 800 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Hawker 800 is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 800 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 18 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 800 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.