Falcon 8X vs PA-31 Navajo

The Falcon 8X and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Piper respectively. The Falcon 8X reaches 1,111 km/h — 2.6x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Falcon 8X has an operational range of 11,945 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 33,113 kg MTOW, the Falcon 8X is 11:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The Falcon 8X has been produced in 289 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 51 years before the Falcon 8X (1964 vs 2015).

French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment.
Dassault Falcon 8X Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 6 February 2015
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 289 units
Average unit price $50 million
American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-31 Navajo Transport profile drawing
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 -- m²
Wingspan 26.3 m
Height 7.9 m
Length 24.5 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,059 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 8X or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 691 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 8X 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 8X or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 49 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.