King Air 90 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
| American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services. | |
| 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 626 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 15.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 228 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,361 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,359 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 975 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 545 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 112 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the King Air 90 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 266 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has a longer range at 1,361 km compared to the King Air 90's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The King Air 90 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,352 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The King Air 90 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 1 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 3,100 units of the King Air 90.