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Il-86 Camber vs PA-31 Navajo

Il-86 Camber vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 950 vs 420 km/h, range 5,800 vs 1,875 km, built 106 vs 3,942 units.

Ilyushin Il-86 Camber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-86 Camber
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Il-86 Camber PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Piper
First flight 22 December 1976 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1980 1967
Number produced 106 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 48.1 m 12.4 m
Height -- m 4.0 m
Length 59.9 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 5,800 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling -- m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,000 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-86 Camber or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-86 Camber is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-86 Camber or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-86 Camber has a longer range at 5,800 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-86 Camber or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-86 Camber or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-86 Camber or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-86 Camber is longer at 59.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-86 Camber or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the Il-86 Camber which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-86 Camber or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 106 units of the Il-86 Camber.