CN-235 vs PA-31 Navajo
The CN-235 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Piper respectively. Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 16,500 kg MTOW, the CN-235 is 5.6x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 19 years before the CN-235 (1964 vs 1983).
| Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 354 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 59.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,355 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CN-235 or PA-31 Navajo?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or PA-31 Navajo?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or PA-31 Navajo?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or PA-31 Navajo?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or PA-31 Navajo?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 21 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.