PA-32 Cherokee Six vs US-2
Overview
The PA-32 Cherokee Six and the US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and ShinMaywa respectively.
The US-2 reaches 560 km/h — 2.5x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The PA-32 Cherokee Six has an operational range of 1,361 km vs 4,700 km for the US-2. The US-2 operates at altitudes up to 7,195 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 47,700 kg MTOW, the US-2 is 49:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in 7,842 units vs 8 for the US-2. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 43 years before the US-2 (1960 vs 2003).
| 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 | -- |
| Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| First flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 8 units |
| Average unit price | $113 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 136.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 560 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,195 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 25,630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 856 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or US-2?
The US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 332 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or US-2?
The US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or US-2?
The US-2 has a higher service ceiling at 7,195 meters (23,605 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or US-2?
The US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or US-2?
The US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or US-2?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 42 years before the US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or US-2?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 8 units of the US-2.