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Gulfstream III vs PA-31 Navajo

Gulfstream III vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 927 vs 420 km/h, range 6,760 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 31,615 vs 2,948 kg, built 202 vs 3,942 units.

Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Gulfstream III PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Piper
First flight 2 December 1979 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1980 1967
Number produced 202 units 3942 units
Average unit price $690K --
Wing area 86.8 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 23.5 m 12.4 m
Height 7.4 m 4.0 m
Length 25.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 927 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 6,760 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,615 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 17,236 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,171 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream III or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 507 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream III or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream III or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream III 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 III or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream III or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream III or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the Gulfstream III which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream III or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.