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An-124 Condor vs PA-31 Navajo

An-124 Condor vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 865 vs 420 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 405,000 vs 2,948 kg, built 55 vs 3,942 units.

Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-124 Condor
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
An-124 Condor PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 26 December 1982 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1986 1967
Number produced 55 units 3942 units
Average unit price $100 million --
Wing area 628.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m 12.4 m
Height 20.8 m 4.0 m
Length 69.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,400 kgf 2 x 231 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.