C-2 Greyhound vs PA-31 Navajo

The C-2 Greyhound and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Piper respectively. Top speed is 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The C-2 Greyhound has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 27,216 kg MTOW, the C-2 Greyhound is 9.2x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The C-2 Greyhound has been produced in 56 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo.

American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 18 November 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 56 units
Average unit price $39 million
American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-31 Navajo Transport profile drawing
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 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 24.6 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 17.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 635 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,211 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,307 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW â—‰
Wing area 21.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.4 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 9.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 420 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,875 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,016 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,783 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 116 kW â—‰

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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.