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Boeing 757 vs PA-31 Navajo

Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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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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Overview

The Boeing 757 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively.

The Boeing 757 reaches 853 km/h — 2.0:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Boeing 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Boeing 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 Boeing 757 is 39:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The Boeing 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 Boeing 757 (1964 vs 1982).

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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.