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Cessna 402 vs PA-31 Navajo

Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
Cessna 402 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 26 August 1965 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 2 units 3942 units
Average unit price $360K --
Wing area 21.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 12.4 m
Height 3.5 m 4.0 m
Length 11.1 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 426 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,358 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,199 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 1,846 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The Cessna 402 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 426 km/h for the Cessna 402 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Cessna 402 has an operational range of 2,358 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo.

The Cessna 402 has been produced in 2 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 1 years before the Cessna 402 (1964 vs 1965).

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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.