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C-23 Sherpa vs PA-31 Navajo

C-23 Sherpa vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 467 vs 420 km/h, range 2,195 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 10,387 vs 2,948 kg, built 60 vs 3,942 units.

Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 Sherpa
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
C-23 Sherpa PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers Piper
First flight 6 August 1984 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1984 1967
Number produced 60 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 42.1 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 12.4 m
Height 5.0 m 4.0 m
Length 17.7 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,195 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,500 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,387 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 6,680 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 893 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-23 Sherpa is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-23 Sherpa has a longer range at 2,195 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher service ceiling at 8,500 meters (27,887 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-23 Sherpa is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the C-23 Sherpa which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.