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PA-32 Cherokee Six vs X-31 EFM Vector

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Rockwell-MBB X-31 EFM Vector military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇺🇸 X-31 EFM Vector
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Specifications
PA-32 Cherokee Six X-31 EFM Vector
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Rockwell-MBB
First flight 14 January 1960 11 October 1990
Year introduced 1965 --
Number produced 7842 units 2 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 7.3 m
Height 2.2 m 4.4 m
Length 7.1 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 228 km/h 1448 km/h
Operational range 1,361 km -- km
Service ceiling 4,359 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 545 kg 5,175 kg
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW 1 x 4,808 kgf
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Overview

The PA-32 Cherokee Six and the X-31 EFM Vector are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Rockwell-MBB respectively.

The X-31 EFM Vector reaches 1,448 km/h — 6.4:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The X-31 EFM Vector operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 7,303 kg MTOW, the X-31 EFM Vector is 7.5:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.

The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in 7,842 units vs 2 for the X-31 EFM Vector. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 30 years before the X-31 EFM Vector (1960 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 1,220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or X-31 EFM Vector?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has a longer range at 1,361 km compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or X-31 EFM Vector?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 2 units of the X-31 EFM Vector.