An-124 Condor vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The An-124 Condor and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively.
The An-124 Condor reaches 865 km/h — 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The An-124 Condor has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-124 Condor operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 405,000 kg MTOW, the An-124 Condor is 137:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The An-124 Condor has been produced in 55 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 18 years before the An-124 Condor (1964 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 26 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 55 units |
| Average unit price | $100 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 628.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 73.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 69.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 865 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 405,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 175,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 5,850 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 An-124 Condor or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 445 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-124 Condor has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-124 Condor has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.