Falcon 50 vs PA-31 Navajo
The Falcon 50 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Piper respectively. The Falcon 50 reaches 888 km/h — 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Falcon 50 has an operational range of 5,695 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 18,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 50 is 6.3x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The Falcon 50 has been produced in 352 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 12 years before the Falcon 50 (1964 vs 1976).
| French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 November 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 352 units |
| Average unit price | $6 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 | 46.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,695 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,150 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,681 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 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 468 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 50 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 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 50 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the Falcon 50 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.