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C-212 Aviocar vs PA-31 Navajo

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
C-212 Aviocar PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Piper
First flight 26 March 1971 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1974 1967
Number produced 483 units 3942 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 12.4 m
Height 6.3 m 4.0 m
Length 16.2 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The C-212 Aviocar and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The C-212 Aviocar has an operational range of 835 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 7,925 m for the C-212 Aviocar. At 7,700 kg MTOW, the C-212 Aviocar is 2.6x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in 483 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 7 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1964 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 7 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.