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F406 Caravan II vs PA-31 Navajo

F406 Caravan II vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 423 vs 420 km/h, range 2,135 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 4,246 vs 2,948 kg, built 99 vs 3,942 units.

Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
F406 Caravan II PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Reims-Cessna Piper
First flight 22 September 1983 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1985 1967
Number produced 99 units 3942 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 15.1 m 12.4 m
Height 4.0 m 4.0 m
Length 12.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 423 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,135 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,246 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 2,283 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 373 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F406 Caravan II or PA-31 Navajo?
The F406 Caravan II is faster with a maximum speed of 423 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F406 Caravan II or PA-31 Navajo?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the F406 Caravan II or PA-31 Navajo?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the F406 Caravan II or PA-31 Navajo?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,246 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the F406 Caravan II or PA-31 Navajo?
The F406 Caravan II is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the F406 Caravan II or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 18 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F406 Caravan II or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.