Falcon 8X vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
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. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | -- 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 | 16,693 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,020 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 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.