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C-160 Transall vs PA-31 Navajo

C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
C-160 Transall PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall Piper
First flight 25 February 1963 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 214 units 3942 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 160.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 12.4 m
Height 11.7 m 4.0 m
Length 32.4 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 513 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,853 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 29,000 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,275 kW 2 x 116 kW
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Overview

The C-160 Transall and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Transall and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 513 km/h for the C-160 Transall vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The C-160 Transall has an operational range of 1,853 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The C-160 Transall operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 51,000 kg MTOW, the C-160 Transall is 17:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The C-160 Transall has been produced in 214 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The C-160 Transall first flew 1 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1963 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-160 Transall is faster with a maximum speed of 513 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the C-160 Transall which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.