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F28 Fellowship vs PA-31 Navajo

Fokker F28 Fellowship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F28 Fellowship
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
F28 Fellowship PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Piper
First flight 3 May 1967 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1969 1967
Number produced 241 units 3942 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 79.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 12.4 m
Height 8.5 m 4.0 m
Length 29.6 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 848 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,839 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 16,144 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,491 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The F28 Fellowship and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Fokker and Piper respectively.

The F28 Fellowship reaches 848 km/h — 2.0:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The F28 Fellowship has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The F28 Fellowship operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the F28 Fellowship is 11:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The F28 Fellowship has been produced in 241 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 3 years before the F28 Fellowship (1964 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F28 Fellowship or PA-31 Navajo?
The F28 Fellowship is faster with a maximum speed of 848 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 428 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F28 Fellowship or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the F28 Fellowship's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the F28 Fellowship or PA-31 Navajo?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the F28 Fellowship or PA-31 Navajo?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the F28 Fellowship or PA-31 Navajo?
The F28 Fellowship is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the F28 Fellowship or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 2 years before the F28 Fellowship which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F28 Fellowship or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 241 units of the F28 Fellowship.