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Cessna 340 vs PA-31 Navajo

Cessna 340 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 452 vs 420 km/h, range 2,602 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 2,717 vs 2,948 kg, built 1,351 vs 3,942 units.

Cessna 340 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 340
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Cessna 340 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 1 January 1970 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1972 1967
Number produced 1351 units 3942 units
Average unit price $140K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 12.4 m
Height 3.8 m 4.0 m
Length 10.5 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 452 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,602 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,717 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 1,779 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 230 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 340 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 340 is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 340 has a longer range at 2,602 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 340 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 340 is longer at 10.5 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Cessna 340 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,351 units of the Cessna 340.