Hawker 800 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
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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| 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. | |
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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 | -- 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.