737 vs PA-31 Navajo
The 737 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.2x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 18:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 3 years before the 737 (1964 vs 1967).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 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 | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 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 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 484 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 3,942 units of the PA-31 Navajo.