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).
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| 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 |
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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 | 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.