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Do 27 vs PA-31 Navajo

Do 27 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 250 vs 420 km/h, range 870 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 1,570 vs 2,948 kg, built 571 vs 3,942 units.

Dornier Do 27 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 27
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Do 27 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Piper
First flight 27 June 1955 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1956 1967
Number produced 571 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.4 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 12.4 m
Height 4.2 m 4.0 m
Length 10.1 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 870 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,570 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 985 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 1 x 205 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 27 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Do 27's 250 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 27 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Do 27's 870 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 27 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Do 27's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 27 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the Do 27's 1,570 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 27 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 27 is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 27 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 27 entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 27 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 571 units of the Do 27.