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PA-32 Cherokee Six vs U-2 Dragon Lady

PA-32 Cherokee Six vs U-2 Dragon Lady at a glance — top speed 228 vs 805 km/h, range 1,361 vs 11,280 km, max takeoff weight 975 vs 18,144 kg, built 7,842 vs 104 units.

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 U-2 Dragon Lady
Specifications
PA-32 Cherokee Six U-2 Dragon Lady
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Lockheed
First flight 14 January 1960 1 August 1955
Year introduced 1965 1956
Number produced 7842 units 104 units
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 93.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 31.0 m
Height 2.2 m 4.9 m
Length 7.1 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 228 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 1,361 km 11,280 km
Service ceiling 4,359 m 21,336 m
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg 18,144 kg
Empty weight 545 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW 1 x 7,711 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is faster with a maximum speed of 805 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 577 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a longer range at 11,280 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher service ceiling at 21,336 meters (70,000 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,144 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady entered service first in 1956, 9 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 U-2 Dragon Lady?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 104 units of the U-2 Dragon Lady.