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DHC-5 Buffalo vs PA-31 Navajo

DHC-5 Buffalo vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 467 vs 420 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 22,317 vs 2,948 kg, built 122 vs 3,942 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
DHC-5 Buffalo PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Piper
First flight 9 April 1964 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1965 1967
Number produced 122 units 3942 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 88.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 12.4 m
Height 8.8 m 4.0 m
Length 24.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 11,412 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,336 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-5 Buffalo or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-5 Buffalo or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-5 Buffalo or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-5 Buffalo or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-5 Buffalo or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-5 Buffalo or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-5 Buffalo or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.