210 Centurion vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The 210 Centurion and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Piper respectively.
Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo.
The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo.
| American single-engine six-seat light aircraft, produced from 1957 to 1986, used by several air forces for liaison and light transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 9240 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 378 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,667 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,230 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,814 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,045 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 231 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 210 Centurion or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or PA-31 Navajo?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or PA-31 Navajo?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or PA-31 Navajo?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 3,942 units of the PA-31 Navajo.