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ATR-42 vs PA-31 Navajo

ATR-42 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 556 vs 420 km/h, range 1,326 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 2,948 kg, built 497 vs 3,942 units.

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
ATR-42 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Piper
First flight 16 August 1984 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1985 1967
Number produced 497 units 3942 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 54.5 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 12.4 m
Height 7.6 m 4.0 m
Length 22.7 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or PA-31 Navajo?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 136 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or PA-31 Navajo?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or PA-31 Navajo?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 18 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.