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PA-31 Navajo vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

PA-31 Navajo vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 420 vs 228 km/h, range 1,875 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 2,948 vs 975 kg, built 3,942 vs 7,842 units.

Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 NavajoFull specs
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee SixFull specs
Specifications
PA-31 Navajo PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Piper
First flight 30 September 1964 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1967 1965
Number produced 3942 units 7842 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 12.4 m 9.0 m
Height 4.0 m 2.2 m
Length 9.9 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 420 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 1,875 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 8,016 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 192 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-31 Navajo is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 3,942 units of the PA-31 Navajo.