Gulfstream V vs PA-31 Navajo

The Gulfstream V and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Piper respectively. The Gulfstream V reaches 940 km/h — 2.2x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Gulfstream V has an operational range of 12,000 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream V is 14:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The Gulfstream V has been produced in 193 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 31 years before the Gulfstream V (1964 vs 1995).

American business jet, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel.
Gulfstream Gulfstream V Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 193 units
Average unit price $18 million
American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-31 Navajo Transport profile drawing
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 106.0 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m
Height 7.7 m
Length 29.4 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h
Operational range 12,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 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 V or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream V or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream V or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream V or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream V or PA-31 Navajo?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream V or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 30 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream V or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.