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500 Citation I vs PA-31 Navajo

500 Citation I vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 665 vs 420 km/h, range 2,459 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 2,948 kg, built 689 vs 3,942 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
500 Citation I PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 15 September 1969 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1971 1967
Number produced 689 units 3942 units
Average unit price $900K --
Wing area 25.9 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 12.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.0 m
Length 13.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or PA-31 Navajo?
The 500 Citation I is faster with a maximum speed of 665 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or PA-31 Navajo?
The 500 Citation I has a longer range at 2,459 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or PA-31 Navajo?
The 500 Citation I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the 500 Citation I or PA-31 Navajo?
The 500 Citation I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,375 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or PA-31 Navajo?
The 500 Citation I is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.