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C-2 Greyhound vs PA-31 Navajo

C-2 Greyhound vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 635 vs 420 km/h, range 2,400 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 2,948 kg, built 56 vs 3,942 units.

Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
C-2 Greyhound PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Piper
First flight 18 November 1964 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1966 1967
Number produced 56 units 3942 units
Average unit price $39 million --
Wing area 65.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 12.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.0 m
Length 17.1 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 635 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 10,211 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 15,307 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,430 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-2 Greyhound has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-2 Greyhound is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-2 Greyhound entered service first in 1966, 1 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.