DC-10 vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The DC-10 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Piper respectively.
The DC-10 reaches 1,052 km/h — 2.5x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The DC-10 has an operational range of 9,600 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The DC-10 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 263,083 kg MTOW, the DC-10 is 89:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The DC-10 has been produced in 386 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 6 years before the DC-10 (1964 vs 1970).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 29 August 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
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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 | 368.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1052 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 263,083 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 121,198 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 7,938 kgf ◉ |
| 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 DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 632 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.