P2006T vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Italian light twin-engine aircraft, notably used for training and light transport since the late 2000s.
Picture of P2006T
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Tecnam
First flight 13 September 2007
Year introduced 2010
Number produced 578 units
Average unit price $-- million
American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services.
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 $-- million
Wing area 14.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.4 m â—‰
Height 2.8 m â—‰
Length 8.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 287 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,722 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg â—‰
Empty weight 760 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 75 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Tecnam P2006T
Wing area 15.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.0 m â—‰
Height 2.2 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 228 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,361 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,359 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg â—‰
Empty weight 545 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of P2006T by Valentin Ciobîrcă.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P2006T or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The P2006T is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P2006T or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The P2006T has a longer range at 1,722 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the P2006T or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has a higher service ceiling at 4,359 meters (14,301 ft) compared to the P2006T's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the P2006T or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The P2006T has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,180 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the P2006T or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The P2006T is longer at 8.7 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the P2006T or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 45 years before the P2006T which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P2006T or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 578 units of the P2006T.