Learjet 35 vs PA-31 Navajo

The Learjet 35 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Piper respectively. The Learjet 35 reaches 872 km/h — 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Learjet 35 has an operational range of 5,291 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Learjet 35 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. The Learjet 35 has been produced in 738 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 9 years before the Learjet 35 (1964 vs 1973).

Canadian light-jet, distinguished by its service history in the United States Air Force as a utility aircraft since the 1970s.
Bombardier Learjet 35 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 22 August 1973
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 738 units
Average unit price $0.5 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 -- m²
Wingspan 12.0 m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 872 km/h
Operational range 5,291 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0
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 231 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Learjet 35 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Learjet 35 is faster with a maximum speed of 872 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 452 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Learjet 35 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Learjet 35 has a longer range at 5,291 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Learjet 35 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Learjet 35 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Learjet 35 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the Learjet 35's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Learjet 35 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the Learjet 35's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Learjet 35 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 6 years before the Learjet 35 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Learjet 35 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 738 units of the Learjet 35.