208 Caravan vs PA-31 Navajo
The 208 Caravan and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Piper respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 18 years before the 208 Caravan (1964 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 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 231 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.