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EMB 120 Brasilia vs PA-31 Navajo

Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
EMB 120 Brasilia PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Piper
First flight 27 July 1979 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1985 1967
Number produced 357 units 3942 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 39.4 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 19.8 m 12.4 m
Height 6.4 m 4.0 m
Length 20.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 608 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,750 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 9,083 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 7,070 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The EMB 120 Brasilia and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 608 km/h for the EMB 120 Brasilia vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The EMB 120 Brasilia has an operational range of 1,750 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The EMB 120 Brasilia operates at altitudes up to 9,083 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the EMB 120 Brasilia is 3.9:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The EMB 120 Brasilia has been produced in 357 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 15 years before the EMB 120 Brasilia (1964 vs 1979).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 188 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 1,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher service ceiling at 9,083 meters (29,799 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 18 years before the EMB 120 Brasilia which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 357 units of the EMB 120 Brasilia.