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An-12 Cub vs PA-31 Navajo

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
An-12 Cub PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 16 December 1957 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1959 1967
Number produced 1248 units 3942 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 12.4 m
Height 10.5 m 4.0 m
Length 33.1 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW 2 x 116 kW
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Overview

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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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.