Gulfstream G100 vs PA-31 Navajo
The Gulfstream G100 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Piper respectively. The Gulfstream G100 reaches 874 km/h — 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Gulfstream G100 has an operational range of 5,462 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Gulfstream G100 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G100 is 3.9x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The Gulfstream G100 has been produced in 265 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 20 years before the Gulfstream G100 (1964 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $4.3 million |
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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 | 29.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 874 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,462 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,531 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,928 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 Gulfstream G100 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream G100 is faster with a maximum speed of 874 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 454 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream G100 has a longer range at 5,462 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream G100 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 Gulfstream G100 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream G100 is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 18 years before the Gulfstream G100 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.