Gulfstream IV vs PA-31 Navajo
The Gulfstream IV and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Piper respectively. The Gulfstream IV reaches 935 km/h — 2.2x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Gulfstream IV has an operational range of 7,815 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Gulfstream IV operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 33,520 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream IV is 11:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The Gulfstream IV has been produced in 900 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 21 years before the Gulfstream IV (1964 vs 1985).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 19 September 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $26 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 | 88.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,815 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,520 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,504 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,282 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 IV or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream IV or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream IV or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream IV or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 20 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream IV or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.