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Arava vs PA-31 Navajo

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
Arava PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Piper
First flight 27 November 1969 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1972 1967
Number produced 103 units 3942 units
Average unit price $1.9 million --
Wing area 43.7 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 12.4 m
Height 5.2 m 4.0 m
Length 12.7 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 116 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 7,620 m for the Arava. At 7,711 kg MTOW, the Arava is 2.6x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 5 years before the Arava (1964 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Arava's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or PA-31 Navajo?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or PA-31 Navajo?
The Arava is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Arava or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Arava which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.