DHC-7 Dash 7 vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The DHC-7 Dash 7 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Piper respectively.
Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-7 Dash 7 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The DHC-7 Dash 7 has an operational range of 1,280 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 6,401 m for the DHC-7 Dash 7. At 19,958 kg MTOW, the DHC-7 Dash 7 is 6.8x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has been produced in 113 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 11 years before the DHC-7 Dash 7 (1964 vs 1975).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 27 March 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 113 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| 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 | 80.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,280 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,401 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,958 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,542 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 209 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-7 Dash 7 or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PA-31 Navajo?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the DHC-7 Dash 7 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.