757 vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
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).
| American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | -- |
| 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 9,458 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 116 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.