An-148 vs PA-31 Navajo

The An-148 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. The An-148 reaches 870 km/h — 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The An-148 has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 43,700 kg MTOW, the An-148 is 15:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The An-148 has been produced in 47 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 40 years before the An-148 (1964 vs 2004).

Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
Antonov An-148 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 17 December 2004
Year introduced 2009
Number produced 47 units
Average unit price $25 million
American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-31 Navajo Transport profile drawing
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 87.3 m²
Wingspan 28.9 m
Height 8.6 m
Length 34.4 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 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 231 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-148 or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-148 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 42 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.