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Fokker 50 vs PA-31 Navajo

Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
Fokker 50 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Piper
First flight 28 December 1985 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1987 1967
Number produced 213 units 3942 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area 70.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 12.4 m
Height 8.3 m 4.0 m
Length 25.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 526 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,820 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 12,250 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The Fokker 50 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Fokker and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 526 km/h for the Fokker 50 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Fokker 50 has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 7,620 m for the Fokker 50. At 20,820 kg MTOW, the Fokker 50 is 7.1:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The Fokker 50 has been produced in 213 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 21 years before the Fokker 50 (1964 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fokker 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Fokker 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fokker 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fokker 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Fokker 50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fokker 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Fokker 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Fokker 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fokker 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 20 years before the Fokker 50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fokker 50 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.