HS 748 vs PA-31 Navajo

The HS 748 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Hawker Siddeley and Piper respectively. Top speed is 460 km/h for the HS 748 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The HS 748 has an operational range of 1,715 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748. At 21,092 kg MTOW, the HS 748 is 7.2x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The HS 748 has been produced in 380 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The HS 748 first flew 4 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1960 vs 1964).

British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services.
Hawker Siddeley HS 748 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley
First flight 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 380 units
Average unit price $-- 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 $-- million
Wing area 77.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 31.2 m â—‰
Height 7.3 m â—‰
Length 20.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 460 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,715 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,092 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,304 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,700 kW â—‰
Wing area 21.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.4 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 9.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 420 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,875 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,016 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,783 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HS 748 or PA-31 Navajo?
The HS 748 is faster with a maximum speed of 460 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HS 748 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the HS 748 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HS 748 or PA-31 Navajo?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the HS 748 or PA-31 Navajo?
The HS 748 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the HS 748 or PA-31 Navajo?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HS 748 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.