A319 CJ vs PA-31 Navajo

The A319 CJ and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Piper respectively. The A319 CJ reaches 870 km/h — 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 1,350 m for the A319 CJ. The A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 31 years before the A319 CJ (1964 vs 1995).

European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.
Airbus A319 CJ Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 25 August 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 1499 units
Average unit price $80 million
American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-31 Navajo Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 3942 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 122.6 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m
Height 11.8 m
Length 33.8 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf
Wing area 21.0 m²
Wingspan 12.4 m
Height 4.0 m
Length 9.9 m
Maximum speed 420 km/h
Operational range 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A319 CJ or PA-31 Navajo?
The A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A319 CJ or PA-31 Navajo?
The A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the A319 CJ or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the A319 CJ or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A319 CJ or PA-31 Navajo?
The A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the A319 CJ or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 28 years before the A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A319 CJ or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,499 units of the A319 CJ.