DH.106 Comet vs PA-31 Navajo
DH.106 Comet vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — range 5,190 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 70,760 vs 2,948 kg, built 114 vs 3,942 units.
Specifications
|
DH.106 Comet |
PA-31 Navajo |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
De Havilland |
Piper |
| First flight |
27 July 1949 |
30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced |
1952 |
1967 |
| Number produced |
114 units |
3942 units |
| Average unit price |
$3.2 million |
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| Wing area |
197.0 m² |
21.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
35.1 m |
12.4 m |
| Height |
9.0 m |
4.0 m |
| Length |
34.0 m |
9.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
420 km/h |
| Operational range |
5,190 km |
1,875 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,800 m |
8,016 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
70,760 kg |
2,948 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
1,783 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 4,763 kgf
|
2 x 231 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the DH.106 Comet or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the DH.106 Comet's 0 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.106 Comet or PA-31 Navajo?
The DH.106 Comet has a longer range at 5,190 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.106 Comet or PA-31 Navajo?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.106 Comet or PA-31 Navajo?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,760 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.106 Comet or PA-31 Navajo?
The DH.106 Comet is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.106 Comet or PA-31 Navajo?
The DH.106 Comet entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.106 Comet or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 114 units of the DH.106 Comet.
