Gulfstream II vs PA-31 Navajo
The Gulfstream II and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Piper respectively. The Gulfstream II reaches 935 km/h — 2.2x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Gulfstream II has an operational range of 7,352 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Gulfstream II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 29,710 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream II is 10:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The Gulfstream II has been produced in 256 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 2 years before the Gulfstream II (1964 vs 1966).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 October 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 256 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | 75.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,352 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,710 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,576 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 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 Gulfstream II or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 515 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream II or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream II or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream II 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 II or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream II or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream II or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the Gulfstream II which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream II or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.