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An-22 Cock vs PA-31 Navajo

Antonov An-22 Cock military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-22 Cock
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
An-22 Cock PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 27 February 1965 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 68 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 345.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 64.4 m 12.4 m
Height 12.5 m 4.0 m
Length 57.9 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 10,950 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 114,000 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The An-22 Cock and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 740 km/h for the An-22 Cock vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-22 Cock has an operational range of 10,950 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 8,000 m for the An-22 Cock. At 250,000 kg MTOW, the An-22 Cock is 85:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The An-22 Cock has been produced in 68 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 1 years before the An-22 Cock (1964 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-22 Cock or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-22 Cock is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-22 Cock or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-22 Cock or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the An-22 Cock's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-22 Cock or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-22 Cock has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the An-22 Cock or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-22 Cock is longer at 57.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-22 Cock or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the An-22 Cock which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-22 Cock or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 68 units of the An-22 Cock.