Cessna 402 vs PA-31 Navajo

American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era.
Picture of Cessna 402
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 26 August 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Picture of PA-31 Navajo
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 21.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.5 m â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 11.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 426 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,358 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,199 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,846 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Cessna Cessna 402
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 231 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Piper PA-31 Navajo

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat. Photo of PA-31 Navajo by Udi Brill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the Cessna 402 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.