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PA-32 Cherokee Six vs S-2 Tracker

PA-32 Cherokee Six vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 228 vs 450 km/h, range 1,361 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 975 vs 11,860 kg, built 7,842 vs 1,284 units.

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
PA-32 Cherokee Six S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Grumman
First flight 14 January 1960 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1965 1954
Number produced 7842 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 22.2 m
Height 2.2 m 5.4 m
Length 7.1 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 228 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 1,361 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 4,359 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 545 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a longer range at 2,172 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,860 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 11 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 S-2 Tracker?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 1,284 units of the S-2 Tracker.