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Nord 3400 vs PA-31 Navajo

Nord 3400 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 235 vs 420 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 2,948 kg, built 152 vs 3,942 units.

Nord 3400 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nord 3400
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Nord 3400 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Nord Piper
First flight 20 January 1958 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1959 1967
Number produced 152 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 20.8 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 12.4 m
Height 3.1 m 4.0 m
Length 8.4 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 235 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 920 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nord 3400 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Nord 3400's 235 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nord 3400 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Nord 3400's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nord 3400 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Nord 3400's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nord 3400 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Nord 3400 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nord 3400 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Nord 3400 entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nord 3400 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 152 units of the Nord 3400.