Falcon 2000 vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The Falcon 2000 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Piper respectively.
The Falcon 2000 reaches 1,050 km/h — 2.5x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Falcon 2000 has an operational range of 7,408 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Falcon 2000 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 18,597 kg MTOW, the Falcon 2000 is 6.3x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The Falcon 2000 has been produced in 675 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 29 years before the Falcon 2000 (1964 vs 1993).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 March 1993 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 675 units |
| Average unit price | $28 million |
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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 | -- |
| Wing area | 49.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,408 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,597 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,405 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 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 116 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Falcon 2000 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 630 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 2000 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 2000 has a longer range at 7,408 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 2000 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 2000 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,597 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 2000 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 2000 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 2000 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 28 years before the Falcon 2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 2000 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 675 units of the Falcon 2000.