P68 vs PA-31 Navajo
| Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vulcanair |
| First flight | 25 May 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 431 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 18.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 2,043 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,230 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 149 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of P68 by MercerMJ.
Photo of PA-31 Navajo by Udi Brill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the P68's 0 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the P68's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 431 units of the P68.