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.
Dornier Do 328 Transport profile drawing
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.
Piper PA-31 Navajo Transport profile drawing
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.