A330 MRTT vs PA-31 Navajo
The A330 MRTT and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Piper respectively. The A330 MRTT reaches 880 km/h — 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 233,000 kg MTOW, the A330 MRTT is 79:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 52 years before the A330 MRTT (1964 vs 2016).
| European aerial refueling and military transport aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, extensively used for global logistics and in-flight refueling operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 30 September 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $275 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 | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 880 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 14,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 233,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 125,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 320 kN ◉ |
| 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 A330 MRTT or PA-31 Navajo?
The A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 MRTT or PA-31 Navajo?
The A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 MRTT or PA-31 Navajo?
The A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 MRTT or PA-31 Navajo?
The A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 MRTT or PA-31 Navajo?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the A330 MRTT or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 44 years before the A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 MRTT or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 66 units of the A330 MRTT.