Do 128 vs PA-31 Navajo
| German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 4 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,950 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,936 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,348 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 298 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 128 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,842 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 128 is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 27 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.