A321 vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The A321 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Piper respectively.
The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 26:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 23 years before the A321 (1964 vs 1987).
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 37.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,670 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 116 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or PA-31 Navajo?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 451 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or PA-31 Navajo?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or PA-31 Navajo?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or PA-31 Navajo?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or PA-31 Navajo?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the A321 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 27 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 2,917 units of the A321.