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Arava vs GAF Nomad

Arava vs GAF Nomad at a glance — top speed 326 vs 311 km/h, range 1,056 vs 1,350 km, max takeoff weight 7,711 vs 3,855 kg, built 103 vs 172 units.

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Specifications
Arava GAF Nomad
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI GAF
First flight 27 November 1969 23 July 1971
Year introduced 1972 1975
Number produced 103 units 172 units
Average unit price $1.9 million --
Wing area 43.7 m² 31.1 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 16.5 m
Height 5.2 m 5.5 m
Length 12.7 m 12.6 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 3,855 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 2,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 559 kW 2 x 313 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or GAF Nomad?
The Arava is faster with a maximum speed of 326 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or GAF Nomad?
The Arava has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or GAF Nomad?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the GAF Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or GAF Nomad?
The Arava is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the GAF Nomad's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Arava or GAF Nomad?
The Arava entered service first in 1972, 3 years before the GAF Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad has been produced in greater numbers with 172 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.