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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs PA-31 Navajo

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Piper
First flight 3 September 1982 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1984 1967
Number produced 695 units 3942 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area -- m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 17.6 m 12.4 m
Height 4.7 m 4.0 m
Length 17.6 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,778 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 4,733 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW 2 x 116 kW
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Overview

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has an operational range of 2,778 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 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. At 7,765 kg MTOW, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is 2.6x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in 695 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 18 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner (1964 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 695 units of the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.