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).

727

American commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines.
Boeing 727 Transport profile drawing
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.
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

727

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.