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210 Centurion vs PA-31 Navajo

210 Centurion vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 378 vs 420 km/h, range 1,667 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 1,814 vs 2,948 kg, built 9,240 vs 3,942 units.

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
210 Centurion PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 1 January 1957 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1957 1967
Number produced 9240 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 12.4 m
Height 3.0 m 4.0 m
Length 8.6 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 231 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.