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Il-78 Midas vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Il-78 Midas vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 850 vs 228 km/h, range 7,300 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 210,000 vs 975 kg, built 53 vs 7,842 units.

Ilyushin Il-78 Midas military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-78 Midas
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
Il-78 Midas PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Piper
First flight 26 June 1983 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1984 1965
Number produced 53 units 7842 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 300.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 9.0 m
Height 14.8 m 2.2 m
Length 46.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 7,300 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 210,000 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 72,000 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-78 Midas or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-78 Midas is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 622 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-78 Midas or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-78 Midas or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-78 Midas or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-78 Midas or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-78 Midas or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-78 Midas or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.