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M-55 Mystic vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
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Specifications
M-55 Mystic PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Myasishchev Piper
First flight 16 August 1988 14 January 1960
Year introduced -- 1965
Number produced 5 units 7842 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 131.6 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 9.0 m
Height 4.8 m 2.2 m
Length 22.9 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 4,965 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 21,500 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 13,995 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 93 kN 1 x 112 kW
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Overview

The M-55 Mystic and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Myasishchev and Piper respectively.

The M-55 Mystic reaches 750 km/h — 3.3:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The M-55 Mystic has an operational range of 4,965 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The M-55 Mystic operates at altitudes up to 21,500 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 23,800 kg MTOW, the M-55 Mystic is 24:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.

The M-55 Mystic has been produced in 5 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 28 years before the M-55 Mystic (1960 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-55 Mystic or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The M-55 Mystic is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-55 Mystic or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The M-55 Mystic has a longer range at 4,965 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-55 Mystic or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-55 Mystic or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the M-55 Mystic or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The M-55 Mystic is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-55 Mystic or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.