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Falcon 20 vs PA-31 Navajo

Falcon 20 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 863 vs 420 km/h, range 3,350 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 2,948 kg, built 512 vs 3,942 units.

Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Falcon 20 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Piper
First flight 4 May 1963 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1965 1967
Number produced 512 units 3942 units
Average unit price $4.5 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 12.4 m
Height 5.3 m 4.0 m
Length 17.2 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf 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.