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Boeing 767 vs PA-31 Navajo

Boeing 767 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 767
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
Boeing 767 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Piper
First flight 26 September 1981 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1982 1967
Number produced 1288 units 3942 units
Average unit price $160 million --
Wing area 283.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 47.6 m 12.4 m
Height 16.0 m 4.0 m
Length 48.5 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 912 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 136,078 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 80,286 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,886 kgf 2 x 116 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 767 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively.

The Boeing 767 reaches 912 km/h — 2.2x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Boeing 767 has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Boeing 767 operates at altitudes up to 13,137 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 136,078 kg MTOW, the Boeing 767 is 46:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The Boeing 767 has been produced in 1,288 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 17 years before the Boeing 767 (1964 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 767 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 767 is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 492 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 767 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 767 has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 767 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 767 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 767 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 767 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 136,078 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 767 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Boeing 767 is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 767 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 15 years before the Boeing 767 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 767 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,288 units of the Boeing 767.