Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs PA-31 Navajo
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Piper respectively. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I reaches 841 km/h — 2.0x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has an operational range of 2,519 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has been produced in 292 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 34 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I (1964 vs 1998).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 22 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 292 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 841 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,519 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,627 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,043 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 Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-31 Navajo?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is faster with a maximum speed of 841 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 421 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-31 Navajo?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a longer range at 2,519 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-31 Navajo?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-31 Navajo?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-31 Navajo?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 34 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.