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Blackburn Beverley vs PA-31 Navajo

Blackburn Beverley vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 383 vs 420 km/h, range 6,373 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 61,235 vs 2,948 kg, built 49 vs 3,942 units.

Blackburn Beverley military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Blackburn Beverley
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Blackburn Beverley PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Piper
First flight 20 June 1950 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1956 1967
Number produced 49 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 270.9 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 49.4 m 12.4 m
Height 11.8 m 4.0 m
Length 30.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 6,373 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,235 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 35,938 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,125 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Blackburn Beverley or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 383 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Blackburn Beverley or PA-31 Navajo?
The Blackburn Beverley has a longer range at 6,373 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Blackburn Beverley or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Blackburn Beverley or PA-31 Navajo?
The Blackburn Beverley has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,235 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Blackburn Beverley or PA-31 Navajo?
The Blackburn Beverley is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Blackburn Beverley or PA-31 Navajo?
The Blackburn Beverley entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Blackburn Beverley or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 49 units of the Blackburn Beverley.