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MV-75 Cheyenne II vs PA-31 Navajo

Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MV-75 Cheyenne II
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
MV-75 Cheyenne II PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bell Piper
First flight 18 December 2017 30 September 1964
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced N/A 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 24.9 m 12.4 m
Height 7.0 m 4.0 m
Length 15.4 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 3,900 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 8,200 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,610 kW 2 x 116 kW
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Overview

The MV-75 Cheyenne II and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bell and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 556 km/h for the MV-75 Cheyenne II vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The MV-75 Cheyenne II has an operational range of 3,900 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 6,000 m for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. At 14,000 kg MTOW, the MV-75 Cheyenne II is 4.7x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The PA-31 Navajo first flew 53 years before the MV-75 Cheyenne II (1964 vs 2017).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MV-75 Cheyenne II or PA-31 Navajo?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 136 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MV-75 Cheyenne II or PA-31 Navajo?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the MV-75 Cheyenne II or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the MV-75 Cheyenne II's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the MV-75 Cheyenne II or PA-31 Navajo?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the MV-75 Cheyenne II or PA-31 Navajo?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is longer at 15.4 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.