Be-200 vs PA-31 Navajo

The Be-200 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Piper respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the Be-200 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-200. At 41,000 kg MTOW, the Be-200 is 14:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 34 years before the Be-200 (1964 vs 1998).

Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
Beriev Be-200 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev
First flight 24 September 1998
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $67 million
American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-31 Navajo Transport profile drawing
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 117.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 32.8 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 31.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 700 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 27,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,500 kgf 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 Be-200 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Be-200 has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Be-200's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 36 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.