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McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs PA-31 Navajo

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 1,052 vs 420 km/h, range 9,600 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 263,083 vs 2,948 kg, built 386 vs 3,942 units.

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Piper
First flight 29 August 1970 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1971 1967
Number produced 386 units 3942 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 368.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 50.4 m 12.4 m
Height 17.7 m 4.0 m
Length 55.5 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 1052 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 263,083 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 121,198 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 3 x 23,814 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10.