BAe 146 vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The BAe 146 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Piper respectively.
Top speed is 789 km/h for the BAe 146 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The BAe 146 has an operational range of 3,650 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The BAe 146 operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 42,184 kg MTOW, the BAe 146 is 14:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The BAe 146 has been produced in 387 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 17 years before the BAe 146 (1964 vs 1981).
| British short-haul and regional airliner, developed in the late 20th century, widely used for regional passenger transport, cargo, and military VIP operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 3 September 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 387 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 77.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 28.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 789 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,650 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 42,184 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 24,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8 kN ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 116 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BAe 146 or PA-31 Navajo?
The BAe 146 is faster with a maximum speed of 789 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 369 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAe 146 or PA-31 Navajo?
The BAe 146 has a longer range at 3,650 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAe 146 or PA-31 Navajo?
The BAe 146 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAe 146 or PA-31 Navajo?
The BAe 146 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,184 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the BAe 146 or PA-31 Navajo?
The BAe 146 is longer at 28.6 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the BAe 146 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 16 years before the BAe 146 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAe 146 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 387 units of the BAe 146.