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EMB 110 vs PA-31 Navajo

Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
EMB 110 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Piper
First flight 26 October 1968 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1973 1967
Number produced 503 units 3942 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 29.1 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 15.3 m 12.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.0 m
Length 15.1 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 459 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,964 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 6,550 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,900 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 3,590 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The EMB 110 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 459 km/h for the EMB 110 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The EMB 110 has an operational range of 1,964 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 6,550 m for the EMB 110. At 5,900 kg MTOW, the EMB 110 is 2.0x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The EMB 110 has been produced in 503 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 4 years before the EMB 110 (1964 vs 1968).

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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.