727 vs PA-31 Navajo
The 727 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively. The 727 reaches 1,017 km/h — 2.4x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 95,028 kg MTOW, the 727 is 32:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The 727 first flew 1 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1963 vs 1964).
| American commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 1832 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 | 157.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1017 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,028 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 6,577 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 727 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 597 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 727 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the 727 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the 727 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the 727 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 727 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 727 entered service first in 1964, 3 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 727 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,832 units of the 727.