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An-24 Coke vs PA-31 Navajo

Antonov An-24 Coke military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-24 Coke
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
An-24 Coke PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 20 October 1959 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1962 1967
Number produced 1367 units 3942 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 12.4 m
Height 8.3 m 4.0 m
Length 23.5 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 485 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,400 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 938 kW 2 x 116 kW
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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).

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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.