EMB 110 vs PA-31 Navajo

Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
Picture of EMB 110
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 503 units
Average unit price $2 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 29.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.3 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 459 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,964 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,550 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,590 kg â—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰
Profile drawing of Embraer EMB 110
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 EMB 110 by Irma Carranza. Photo of PA-31 Navajo by Udi Brill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 110 or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 110 is faster with a maximum speed of 459 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 110 or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 110 has a longer range at 1,964 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 110 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 110 or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 110 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,900 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 110 or PA-31 Navajo?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 110 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 6 years before the EMB 110 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 110 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.