Do 328 vs PA-31 Navajo
The Do 328 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Piper respectively. Top speed is 620 km/h for the Do 328 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Do 328 has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Do 328 operates at altitudes up to 9,455 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 13,990 kg MTOW, the Do 328 is 4.7x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The Do 328 has been produced in 217 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 27 years before the Do 328 (1964 vs 1991).
| German regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 6 December 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 217 units |
| Average unit price | $12 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 | 40.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 620 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,852 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,455 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,920 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,400 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 328 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 328 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Do 328's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 328 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 328 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 328 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,990 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 328 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 328 is longer at 21.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 328 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 26 years before the Do 328 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 328 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.