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PA-32 Cherokee Six vs Cirrus SR-20

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
PA-32 Cherokee Six Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Cirrus
First flight 14 January 1960 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1965 1999
Number produced 7842 units 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area 15.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 11.7 m
Height 2.2 m 2.5 m
Length 7.1 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 228 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 1,361 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 4,359 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 545 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The PA-32 Cherokee Six and the Cirrus SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Cirrus respectively.

Top speed is 228 km/h for the PA-32 Cherokee Six vs 287 km/h for the Cirrus SR-20. The PA-32 Cherokee Six has an operational range of 1,361 km vs 1,450 km for the Cirrus SR-20. The Cirrus SR-20 operates at altitudes up to 5,334 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six.

The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in 7,842 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 35 years before the Cirrus SR-20 (1960 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus 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 Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has a higher service ceiling at 5,334 meters (17,500 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus 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 Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus 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 Cirrus SR-20?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 34 years before the Cirrus SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Cirrus SR-20?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 1,459 units of the Cirrus SR-20.