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M-18 Dromader vs PA-31 Navajo

PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
M-18 Dromader PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Piper
First flight 27 August 1976 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1978 1967
Number produced 759 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 40.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 12.4 m
Height 3.7 m 4.0 m
Length 9.5 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 970 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 6,500 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 2,710 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 1 x 731 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The M-18 Dromader and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by PZL Mielec and Piper respectively.

The PA-31 Navajo reaches 420 km/h — 2.1:1 the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h. The M-18 Dromader has an operational range of 970 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 6,500 m for the M-18 Dromader.

The M-18 Dromader has been produced in 759 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 12 years before the M-18 Dromader (1964 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-18 Dromader or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-18 Dromader or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-18 Dromader or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-18 Dromader or PA-31 Navajo?
The M-18 Dromader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the M-18 Dromader or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-18 Dromader or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the M-18 Dromader which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-18 Dromader or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 759 units of the M-18 Dromader.