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Nimrod vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Nimrod vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 926 vs 228 km/h, range 9,262 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 87,090 vs 975 kg, built 49 vs 7,842 units.

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
Nimrod PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley Piper
First flight 23 May 1967 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1969 1965
Number produced 49 units 7842 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 197.1 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 35.0 m 9.0 m
Height 9.5 m 2.2 m
Length 38.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 926 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 9,262 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 13,411 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 87,090 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 39,009 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 4 x 5,516 kgf 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nimrod or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Nimrod is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 698 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nimrod or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Nimrod has a longer range at 9,262 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nimrod or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Nimrod has a higher service ceiling at 13,411 meters (43,999 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nimrod or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Nimrod or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Nimrod is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nimrod or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 4 years before the Nimrod which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nimrod or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 49 units of the Nimrod.