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King Air 90 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

King Air 90 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 494 vs 228 km/h, range 2,446 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 5,352 vs 975 kg, built 3,100 vs 7,842 units.

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
King Air 90 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Piper
First flight 1 January 1964 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1964 1965
Number produced 3100 units 7842 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 26.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 9.0 m
Height 4.7 m 2.2 m
Length 11.9 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 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.