Kawasaki C-2 vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The Kawasaki C-2 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki Aerospace and Piper respectively.
The Kawasaki C-2 reaches 920 km/h — 2.2x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Kawasaki C-2 has an operational range of 7,600 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Kawasaki C-2 operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 141,400 kg MTOW, the Kawasaki C-2 is 48:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The Kawasaki C-2 has been produced in 14 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 46 years before the Kawasaki C-2 (1964 vs 2010).
| Japanese mid-size, twin-turbofan military transport aircraft, developed in the early 21st century and entered service in 2016, used for long-range, high-speed tactical and strategic airlift operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Aerospace |
| First flight | 26 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 14 units |
| Average unit price | $74.0 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 43.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 920 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 69,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 133 kN ◉ |
| 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 Kawasaki C-2 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Kawasaki C-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-2 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-2 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-2 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-2 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-2 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 49 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-2 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.