Cessna 207 Stationair 7 vs Piper Cherokee Six
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Cessna 207 Stationair 7 Cessna | Piper Cherokee Six Piper Aircraft, Inc |
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| Stall Speed | 65 kts | 62 kts |
| Approach Speed | 75 kts | 78 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 143 kts | 146 kts |
| Range | 525 nm | 730 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 13,300 ft | 14,750 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 810 fpm | 1,050 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 16.5 gph | 15.8 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Cessna 207 Stationair 7 Cessna | Piper Cherokee Six Piper Aircraft, Inc |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Cessna 207 Stationair 7 Cessna | Piper Cherokee Six Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $107/hr | $103/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $265/hr | $215/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | $3,850/yr | $3,800/yr |
| Hangar | $6,600/yr | $5,400/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $3,600/yr | $3,200/yr |
| Total Fixed | $14,050/yr | $12,400/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Cessna 207 Stationair 7 Cessna | Piper Cherokee Six Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,628 lbs | 1,578 lbs |
| MTOW | 3,800 lbs | 3,400 lbs |
| Seating | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 gal | 84 gal |
| Engines | 1× Piston | 1× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Fixed | Fixed |
| Pressurized | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 35.8 ft | 32.8 ft |
| Length | 32.2 ft | 27.7 ft |
| Tail Height | 9.6 ft | 7.9 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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