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Kawasaki C-1 vs PA-31 Navajo

Kawasaki C-1 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 806 vs 420 km/h, range 3,353 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 45,000 vs 2,948 kg, built 31 vs 3,942 units.

Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Kawasaki C-1 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Piper
First flight 12 November 1970 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1974 1967
Number produced 31 units 3942 units
Average unit price $50 million --
Wing area 120.5 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 30.3 m 12.4 m
Height 10.0 m 4.0 m
Length 29.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 3,353 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 24,300 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,574 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Kawasaki C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 386 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a longer range at 3,353 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Kawasaki C-1 is longer at 29.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 7 years before the Kawasaki C-1 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.