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An-32 Cline vs PA-31 Navajo

An-32 Cline vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 530 vs 420 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 28,500 vs 2,948 kg, built 373 vs 3,942 units.

Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
An-32 Cline PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 9 July 1976 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1982 1967
Number produced 373 units 3942 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 12.4 m
Height 8.8 m 4.0 m
Length 24.5 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 16,800 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,812 kW 2 x 231 kW
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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.