An-225 Cossack vs PA-31 Navajo
The An-225 Cossack and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. The An-225 Cossack reaches 850 km/h — 2.0x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The An-225 Cossack has an operational range of 15,400 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-225 Cossack operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 217:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The An-225 Cossack has been produced in 1 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 24 years before the An-225 Cossack (1964 vs 1988).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $250 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 905.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 88.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 640,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 285,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 6 x 23,405 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-225 Cossack or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-225 Cossack is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 430 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-225 Cossack or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 22 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.