King Air 90 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The King Air 90 and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Piper respectively.
The King Air 90 reaches 494 km/h — 2.2x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The King Air 90 has an operational range of 2,446 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The King Air 90 operates at altitudes up to 7,574 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 5,352 kg MTOW, the King Air 90 is 5.5x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The King Air 90 has been produced in 3,100 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 4 years before the King Air 90 (1960 vs 1964).
| American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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| 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 | -- |
| 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 | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 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 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 King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 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.