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Vulcanair P68 vs PA-31 Navajo

Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
Vulcanair P68 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Vulcanair Piper
First flight 25 May 1970 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1971 1967
Number produced 431 units 3942 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 18.6 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 12.4 m
Height 3.4 m 4.0 m
Length 9.6 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 322 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,043 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 5,850 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,990 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 1,230 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 75 kW 2 x 116 kW
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Overview

The Vulcanair 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 Vulcanair P68 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Vulcanair 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 Vulcanair P68.

The Vulcanair 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 Vulcanair P68 (1964 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Vulcanair P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Vulcanair P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Vulcanair P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the Vulcanair P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the Vulcanair P68's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the Vulcanair P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vulcanair 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 Vulcanair P68.