An-12 Cub vs PA-31 Navajo
The An-12 Cub and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. Top speed is 770 km/h for the An-12 Cub vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-12 Cub operates at altitudes up to 10,200 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the An-12 Cub is 21:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-12 Cub first flew 7 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1957 vs 1964).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 16 December 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1248 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
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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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 121.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 770 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.