PA-32 Cherokee Six vs Tu-126 Moss
Overview
The PA-32 Cherokee Six and the Tu-126 Moss are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-126 Moss reaches 790 km/h — 3.5x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The PA-32 Cherokee Six has an operational range of 1,361 km vs 7,000 km for the Tu-126 Moss. The Tu-126 Moss operates at altitudes up to 10,700 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 171,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-126 Moss is 175:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in 7,842 units vs 9 for the Tu-126 Moss. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 2 years before the Tu-126 Moss (1960 vs 1962).
| 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 | -- |
| Soviet airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, operated during the Cold War from 1965 to 1984. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 23 January 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 9 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 311.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 56.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 790 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 171,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 103,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,758 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is faster with a maximum speed of 790 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 562 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher service ceiling at 10,700 meters (35,104 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 171,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is longer at 56.5 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss entered service first in 1965, 0 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 Tu-126 Moss?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 9 units of the Tu-126 Moss.