Il-20 Coot-A vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The Il-20 Coot-A and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Piper respectively.
The Il-20 Coot-A reaches 675 km/h — 3.0x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The Il-20 Coot-A has an operational range of 6,200 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The Il-20 Coot-A operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 64,000 kg MTOW, the Il-20 Coot-A is 66:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 8 years before the Il-20 Coot-A (1960 vs 1968).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 21 March 1968 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
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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 | 140.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 35.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 64,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 33,760 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 792 kW ◉ |
| 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 Il-20 Coot-A or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-20 Coot-A is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 447 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-20 Coot-A or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a longer range at 6,200 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-20 Coot-A or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-20 Coot-A or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-20 Coot-A or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-20 Coot-A is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.