ATR-72 vs PA-31 Navajo
The ATR-72 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Piper respectively. Top speed is 565 km/h for the ATR-72 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The ATR-72 has an operational range of 1,404 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 ATR-72. At 22,500 kg MTOW, the ATR-72 is 7.6x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The ATR-72 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 24 years before the ATR-72 (1964 vs 1988).
| French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 27 October 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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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 | 61.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 27.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 565 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,404 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,051 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 â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-72 or PA-31 Navajo?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or PA-31 Navajo?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or PA-31 Navajo?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 22 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.