PA-32 Cherokee Six vs SR-20

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
American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
Picture of SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus
First flight 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 1459 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
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
Operational range 1,361 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,359 m
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
Wing area 13.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.7 m â—‰
Height 2.5 m â—‰
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,450 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg â—‰
Empty weight 943 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Cirrus SR-20

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of SR-20 by FlugKerl2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-20?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six is faster with a maximum speed of 228 km/h compared to the SR-20's 0 km/h, a difference of 228 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-20?
The SR-20 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-20?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has a higher service ceiling at 4,359 meters (14,301 ft) compared to the SR-20's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-20?
The SR-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,383 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-20?
The SR-20 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-20?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 34 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-20?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 1,459 units of the SR-20.