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Falcon 900 vs PA-31 Navajo

Falcon 900 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 1,066 vs 420 km/h, range 7,400 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 20,640 vs 2,948 kg, built 500 vs 3,942 units.

Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Falcon 900 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation Piper
First flight 21 September 1984 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1986 1967
Number produced 500 units 3942 units
Average unit price $44.7 million --
Wing area 49.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 19.3 m 12.4 m
Height -- m 4.0 m
Length 20.2 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 1066 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,640 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 10,255 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,155 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 900 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 646 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 900 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 900 has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 900 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 900 has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 900 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,640 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 900 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Falcon 900 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 900 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the Falcon 900 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 900 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 500 units of the Falcon 900.