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GAF Nomad vs PA-31 Navajo

GAF Nomad vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 311 vs 420 km/h, range 1,350 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 3,855 vs 2,948 kg, built 172 vs 3,942 units.

GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
GAF Nomad PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer GAF Piper
First flight 23 July 1971 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1975 1967
Number produced 172 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.1 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 16.5 m 12.4 m
Height 5.5 m 4.0 m
Length 12.6 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,350 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,855 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 2,150 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 313 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GAF Nomad or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GAF Nomad or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the GAF Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the GAF Nomad or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the GAF Nomad or PA-31 Navajo?
The GAF Nomad has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,855 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the GAF Nomad or PA-31 Navajo?
The GAF Nomad is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the GAF Nomad or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 8 years before the GAF Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GAF Nomad or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 172 units of the GAF Nomad.