Falcon 20 vs PA-31 Navajo
The Falcon 20 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Piper respectively. The Falcon 20 reaches 863 km/h — 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Falcon 20 has an operational range of 3,350 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Falcon 20 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Falcon 20 is 4.4x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The Falcon 20 has been produced in 512 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The Falcon 20 first flew 1 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1963 vs 1964).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 May 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 512 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,041 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 20 is faster with a maximum speed of 863 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 443 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 20 has a longer range at 3,350 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 20 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 20 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.