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Do 128 vs PA-31 Navajo

Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
Do 128 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Piper
First flight 4 March 1980 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1994 1967
Number produced 11 units 3942 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 29.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 12.4 m
Height 3.9 m 4.0 m
Length 11.4 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 9,936 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,842 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 2,348 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 298 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The Do 128 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 325 km/h for the Do 128 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Do 128 has an operational range of 2,950 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Do 128 operates at altitudes up to 9,936 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo.

The Do 128 has been produced in 11 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 16 years before the Do 128 (1964 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 128 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,842 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 128 is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 27 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 128 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.