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P.166 vs PA-31 Navajo

P.166 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 400 vs 420 km/h, range 2,084 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 2,948 kg, built 154 vs 3,942 units.

Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
P.166 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Piper
First flight 26 November 1957 30 September 1964
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced 154 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 26.6 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 12.4 m
Height 5.0 m 4.0 m
Length 11.9 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 400 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,084 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,535 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 2,650 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 448 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P.166 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the P.166's 400 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P.166 or PA-31 Navajo?
The P.166 has a longer range at 2,084 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the P.166 or PA-31 Navajo?
The P.166 has a higher service ceiling at 8,535 meters (28,001 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the P.166 or PA-31 Navajo?
The P.166 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the P.166 or PA-31 Navajo?
The P.166 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P.166 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.