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An-26 Curl vs PA-31 Navajo

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
An-26 Curl PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 21 May 1969 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1969 1967
Number produced 1403 units 3942 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 12.4 m
Height 8.3 m 4.0 m
Length 23.8 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 15,000 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 450 kgf 2 x 116 kW
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Overview

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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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.