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PA-32 Cherokee Six vs RC-135 Rivet Joint

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RC-135 Rivet Joint
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Specifications
PA-32 Cherokee Six RC-135 Rivet Joint
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Boeing
First flight 14 January 1960 1 January 1972
Year introduced 1965 1961
Number produced 7842 units 32 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 39.9 m
Height 2.2 m -- m
Length 7.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 228 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 1,361 km 5,552 km
Service ceiling 4,359 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg -- kg
Empty weight 545 kg 56,245 kg
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW --
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Overview

The PA-32 Cherokee Six and the RC-135 Rivet Joint are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Boeing respectively.

The RC-135 Rivet Joint reaches 933 km/h — 4.1:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The PA-32 Cherokee Six has an operational range of 1,361 km vs 5,552 km for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The RC-135 Rivet Joint operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six.

The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in 7,842 units vs 32 for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 12 years before the RC-135 Rivet Joint (1960 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 705 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 975 kg compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six is longer at 7.1 meters compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 32 units of the RC-135 Rivet Joint.