DA62 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Overview
The DA62 and the PA-32 Cherokee Six are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Piper respectively.
Top speed is 372 km/h for the DA62 vs 228 km/h for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 1,361 km for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The DA62 operates at altitudes up to 6,069 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 2,300 kg MTOW, the DA62 is 2.4x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 7,842 for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 52 years before the DA62 (1960 vs 2012).
| Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Diamond |
| First flight | 1 April 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 million |
| 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 | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 372 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,590 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 66 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 DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DA62 is faster with a maximum speed of 372 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 144 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DA62 has a higher service ceiling at 6,069 meters (19,911 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DA62 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The DA62 is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 50 years before the DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA62 or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 120 units of the DA62.