An-26 Curl vs PA-31 Navajo
The An-26 Curl and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the An-26 Curl is 8.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 5 years before the An-26 Curl (1964 vs 1969).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 May 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 1403 units |
| Average unit price | $22 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 | 75.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 2 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,403 units of the An-26 Curl.