Cessna 182 Skylane vs Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six
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Quick answer
Cessna 182 Skylane vs Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six: Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six wins on more measurable specs (3 of 5 categories). Cessna 182 Skylane has 915 NM range and 145 kt cruise. Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six has 840 NM range and 147 kt cruise.
Head-to-head specs
Cessna 182 Skylane
Step-up from the 172 with more power and payload. Popular for cross-country flying and complex aircraft transition training.
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Six-seat single-engine workhorse used for charter, freight, and multi-role GA missions.
Full Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six guide →Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Cessna 182 Skylane or Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six?
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six cruises faster — Cessna 182 Skylane at 145 kt vs Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six at 147 kt.
Which has longer range?
Cessna 182 Skylane flies farther — Cessna 182 Skylane 915 NM vs Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six 840 NM.
Do both require a type rating?
Cessna 182 Skylane: No type rating required. Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six: No type rating required.
Which is harder to fly?
Difficulty depends on transition experience. Neither requires a type rating — both can be flown with appropriate class ratings and a checkout.
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