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C-141 Starlifter vs PA-31 Navajo

C-141 Starlifter vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 805 vs 420 km/h, range 4,723 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 146,556 vs 2,948 kg, built 285 vs 3,942 units.

Lockheed C-141 Starlifter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-141 Starlifter
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
C-141 Starlifter PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Piper
First flight 17 December 1963 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1965 1967
Number produced 285 units 3942 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 300.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 49.0 m 12.4 m
Height 12.0 m 4.0 m
Length 51.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 805 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 4,723 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 146,556 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 65,540 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,185 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-141 Starlifter or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-141 Starlifter is faster with a maximum speed of 805 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 385 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-141 Starlifter or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-141 Starlifter has a longer range at 4,723 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-141 Starlifter or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-141 Starlifter or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,556 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the C-141 Starlifter or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-141 Starlifter or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-141 Starlifter entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-141 Starlifter or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 285 units of the C-141 Starlifter.