C-17 Globemaster III vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The C-17 Globemaster III and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Piper respectively.
The C-17 Globemaster III reaches 930 km/h — 2.2x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The C-17 Globemaster III has an operational range of 4,480 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The C-17 Globemaster III operates at altitudes up to 13,715 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 259,460 kg MTOW, the C-17 Globemaster III is 88:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in 279 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 27 years before the C-17 Globemaster III (1964 vs 1991).
| American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $340 million |
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 53.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,727 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 116 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-17 Globemaster III or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 510 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-17 Globemaster III or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a longer range at 4,480 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-17 Globemaster III or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-17 Globemaster III or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the C-17 Globemaster III or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-17 Globemaster III or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 26 years before the C-17 Globemaster III which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-17 Globemaster III or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 279 units of the C-17 Globemaster III.