BD-700 Global Express vs PA-31 Navajo
The BD-700 Global Express and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Piper respectively. The BD-700 Global Express reaches 950 km/h — 2.3x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 45,132 kg MTOW, the BD-700 Global Express is 15:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 32 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1964 vs 1996).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 13 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
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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 | 95.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,132 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 22,566 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf ◉ |
| 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 231 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-31 Navajo?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-31 Navajo?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-31 Navajo?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-31 Navajo?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-31 Navajo?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 32 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.