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Fairchild Metroliner vs PA-31 Navajo

Fairchild Metroliner vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 533 vs 420 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 2,948 kg, built 600 vs 3,942 units.

Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild MetrolinerFull specs
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 NavajoFull specs
Specifications
Fairchild Metroliner PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Swearingen Piper
First flight 26 August 1969 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1972 1967
Number produced 600 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 14.1 m 12.4 m
Height 5.1 m 4.0 m
Length 12.9 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 533 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 3,963 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fairchild Metroliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fairchild Metroliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fairchild Metroliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fairchild Metroliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Fairchild Metroliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The Fairchild Metroliner is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fairchild Metroliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Fairchild Metroliner which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fairchild Metroliner or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 600 units of the Fairchild Metroliner.