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Boeing 757 vs PA-31 Navajo

Boeing 757 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 853 vs 420 km/h, range 7,250 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 115,666 vs 2,948 kg, built 1,050 vs 3,942 units.

Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Boeing 757 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Piper
First flight 19 February 1982 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1983 1967
Number produced 1050 units 3942 units
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 181.3 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 12.4 m
Height 11.0 m 4.0 m
Length 47.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 7,250 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 757 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 16 years before the Boeing 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 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 Boeing 757.