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EMB 121 Xingu vs PA-31 Navajo

EMB 121 Xingu vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 467 vs 420 km/h, range 1,230 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 2,948 kg, built 106 vs 3,942 units.

Embraer EMB 121 Xingu military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 121 Xingu
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
EMB 121 Xingu PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Piper
First flight 10 October 1976 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1977 1967
Number produced 106 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 27.5 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 14.1 m 12.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.0 m
Length 12.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,230 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 3,710 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 559 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 121 Xingu is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 1,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 121 Xingu is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 10 years before the EMB 121 Xingu which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 106 units of the EMB 121 Xingu.