L-410 vs PA-31 Navajo

The L-410 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Let and Piper respectively. Top speed is 365 km/h for the L-410 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The L-410 has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 7,000 m for the L-410. The L-410 has been produced in 1,200 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 5 years before the L-410 (1964 vs 1969).

Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Let L-410 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1200 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 35.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 575 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 L-410 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-410 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-410 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-410 or PA-31 Navajo?
The L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the L-410 or PA-31 Navajo?
The L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-410 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the L-410 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-410 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,200 units of the L-410.