Cessna 402 vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The Cessna 402 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Piper respectively.
Top speed is 426 km/h for the Cessna 402 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Cessna 402 has an operational range of 2,358 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo.
The Cessna 402 has been produced in 2 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 1 years before the Cessna 402 (1964 vs 1965).
| American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $360K |
| 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 | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 121 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 Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the Cessna 402 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.