An-32 Cline vs PA-31 Navajo
The An-32 Cline and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. Top speed is 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-32 Cline has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-32 Cline operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 28,500 kg MTOW, the An-32 Cline is 9.7x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The An-32 Cline has been produced in 373 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 12 years before the An-32 Cline (1964 vs 1976).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 9 July 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 373 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 530 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,728 kW 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 |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 15 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.