DHC-4 Caribou vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The DHC-4 Caribou and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by de Havilland Canada and Piper respectively.
Top speed is 346 km/h for the DHC-4 Caribou vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The DHC-4 Caribou has an operational range of 2,104 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 7,600 m for the DHC-4 Caribou. At 12,927 kg MTOW, the DHC-4 Caribou is 4.4x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The DHC-4 Caribou has been produced in 307 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The DHC-4 Caribou first flew 6 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1958 vs 1964).
| Canadian twin-engine short takeoff and landing (STOL) tactical transport aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated for military cargo and rugged bush operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | de Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 30 July 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 307 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 84.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,104 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,927 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,283 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 540 kW ◉ |
| 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 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.