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Falcon 10 vs PA-31 Navajo

Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 10
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
Falcon 10 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Piper
First flight 1 December 1970 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1971 1967
Number produced 226 units 3942 units
Average unit price $1.6 million --
Wing area 24.1 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 12.4 m
Height 4.6 m 4.0 m
Length 13.9 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 3,555 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 5,055 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,506 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The Falcon 10 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Piper respectively.

The Falcon 10 reaches 907 km/h — 2.2:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Falcon 10 has an operational range of 3,555 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 8,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 10 is 2.9:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The Falcon 10 has been produced in 226 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 6 years before the Falcon 10 (1964 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 487 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 10 has a longer range at 3,555 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 10 is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the Falcon 10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 10 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.