DA62 vs PA-32 Cherokee Six
Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century. | |
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Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Diamond |
First flight | 1 April 2012 |
Year introduced | 2015 |
Number produced | 120 units |
Average unit price | $1.9 million |
American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services. | |
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 | $-- million |
Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
Height | 2.8 m â—‰ |
Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 372 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 6,069 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 1,590 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 132 kW â—‰ |
Wing area | 15.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
Height | 2.2 m â—‰ |
Length | 7.1 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 228 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 4,359 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 975 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 545 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 1 x 112 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DA62 by Diamond.