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PA-32 Cherokee Six vs Tu-126 Moss

PA-32 Cherokee Six vs Tu-126 Moss at a glance — top speed 228 vs 790 km/h, range 1,361 vs 7,000 km, max takeoff weight 975 vs 171,000 kg, built 7,842 vs 9 units.

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Tupolev Tu-126 Moss military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-126 Moss
Specifications
PA-32 Cherokee Six Tu-126 Moss
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Tupolev
First flight 14 January 1960 23 January 1962
Year introduced 1965 1965
Number produced 7842 units 9 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 51.4 m
Height 2.2 m 16.1 m
Length 7.1 m 56.5 m
Maximum speed 228 km/h 790 km/h
Operational range 1,361 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 4,359 m 10,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg 171,000 kg
Empty weight 545 kg 103,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW 4 x 11,033 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.