P-1 vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The P-1 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and Piper respectively.
The P-1 reaches 996 km/h — 2.4x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The P-1 has an operational range of 8,000 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The P-1 operates at altitudes up to 13,472 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 79,832 kg MTOW, the P-1 is 27:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The P-1 has been produced in 60 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 43 years before the P-1 (1964 vs 2007).
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| First flight | 28 September 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $141.5 million |
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 996 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,472 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 79,832 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,531 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 P-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 576 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the P-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the P-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 46 years before the P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-1 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 60 units of the P-1.