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Boeing 737 vs PA-31 Navajo

Boeing 737 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 904 vs 420 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 2,948 kg, built 11,535 vs 3,942 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Boeing 737 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Piper
First flight 9 April 1967 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1968 1967
Number produced 11535 units 3942 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 12.4 m
Height 11.0 m 4.0 m
Length 30.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 3,942 units of the PA-31 Navajo.