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DHC-4 Caribou vs PA-31 Navajo

DHC-4 Caribou vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 346 vs 420 km/h, range 2,104 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 12,927 vs 2,948 kg, built 307 vs 3,942 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
DHC-4 Caribou PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Piper
First flight 30 July 1958 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1961 1967
Number produced 307 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 84.7 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 29.1 m 12.4 m
Height 9.7 m 4.0 m
Length 22.1 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,104 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,927 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 8,283 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,080 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.