C-390 Millennium vs PA-31 Navajo
The C-390 Millennium and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Piper respectively. The C-390 Millennium reaches 980 km/h — 2.3x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The C-390 Millennium operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the C-390 Millennium is 24:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 61 years before the C-390 Millennium (1964 vs 2025).
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 30 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $140 million |
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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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,154 kgf ◉ |
| 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 231 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 52 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.