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DHC-7 Dash 7 vs PA-31 Navajo

DHC-7 Dash 7 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 451 vs 420 km/h, range 1,280 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 19,958 vs 2,948 kg, built 113 vs 3,942 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
DHC-7 Dash 7 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Piper
First flight 27 March 1975 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1978 1967
Number produced 113 units 3942 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 80.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 12.4 m
Height 8.0 m 4.0 m
Length 23.6 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 6,401 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,958 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 12,542 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 835 kW 2 x 231 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.