C-2 Greyhound vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
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. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 635 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,211 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,307 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,715 kW ◉ |
| 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-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.