An-32 Cline vs PA-31 Navajo

Overview

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).

Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 9 July 1976
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 373 units
Average unit price $15 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 military transport aircraft side 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 -- mΒ²
Wingspan 29.2 m β—‰
Height 8.8 m β—‰
Length 24.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 530 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 16,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW β—‰
Wing area 21.0 mΒ²
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 β—‰
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-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.