757 vs PA-31 Navajo

The 757 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively. The 757 reaches 853 km/h — 2.0x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the 757 is 39:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 18 years before the 757 (1964 vs 1982).

757

American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes.
Boeing 757 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 19 February 1982
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 1050 units
Average unit price $85 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

757

Wing area 181.3 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m
Height 11.0 m
Length 47.3 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h
Operational range 7,250 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 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 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 433 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 757 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 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 16 years before the 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,050 units of the 757.