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Learjet 35 vs PA-31 Navajo

Learjet 35 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 872 vs 420 km/h, range 5,291 vs 1,875 km, built 738 vs 3,942 units.

Bombardier Learjet 35 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 35
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Learjet 35 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Piper
First flight 22 August 1973 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1973 1967
Number produced 738 units 3942 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area -- m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 12.4 m
Height -- m 4.0 m
Length -- m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 872 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 5,291 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 4,152 kg 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.