An-24 Coke vs PA-31 Navajo

Overview

The An-24 Coke and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 485 km/h for the An-24 Coke vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-24 Coke has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-24 Coke operates at altitudes up to 8,400 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo.

The An-24 Coke has been produced in 1,367 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-24 Coke first flew 5 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1959 vs 1964).

Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-24 Coke Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 20 October 1959
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 1367 units
Average unit price $8 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 75.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.2 m β—‰
Height 8.3 m β—‰
Length 23.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 485 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 938 kW β—‰
Wing area 21.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.4 m β—‰
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 9.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 420 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,875 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,016 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 116 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-24 Coke or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-24 Coke is faster with a maximum speed of 485 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-24 Coke or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-24 Coke has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-24 Coke or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-24 Coke has a higher service ceiling at 8,400 meters (27,559 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-24 Coke or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-24 Coke or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-24 Coke is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-24 Coke or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-24 Coke entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-24 Coke or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,367 units of the An-24 Coke.