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Hawker 800 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
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Specifications
Hawker 800 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Piper
First flight 26 June 1983 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1983 1965
Number produced 650 units 7842 units
Average unit price $13.8 million --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 9.0 m
Height 5.5 m 2.2 m
Length 15.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 830 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 5,232 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 7,108 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,114 kgf 1 x 112 kW
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Overview

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).

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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.