P68 vs PA-31 Navajo

Overview

The P68 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Vulcanair and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 322 km/h for the P68 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The P68 has an operational range of 2,043 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 5,850 m for the P68.

The P68 has been produced in 431 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 6 years before the P68 (1964 vs 1970).

P68

Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks.
Vulcanair P68 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Vulcanair
First flight 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 431 units
Average unit price $1.2 million
American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-31 Navajo Transport profile drawing
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 --

P68

Wing area 18.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Height 3.4 m â—‰
Length 9.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 322 km/h â—‰
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 75 kW â—‰
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 â—‰
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 116 kW â—‰

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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 322 km/h, a difference of 98 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.