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PA-31 Navajo vs PC-6 Porter

PA-31 Navajo vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 420 vs 244 km/h, range 1,875 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 2,948 vs 2,800 kg, built 3,942 vs 604 units.

Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
Specifications
PA-31 Navajo PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Pilatus
First flight 30 September 1964 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1967 1960
Number produced 3942 units 604 units
Average unit price -- $60K
Wing area 21.0 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 12.4 m 15.9 m
Height 4.0 m 3.2 m
Length 9.9 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 420 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 1,875 km 730 km
Service ceiling 8,016 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or PC-6 Porter?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or PC-6 Porter?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or PC-6 Porter?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-31 Navajo or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 7 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-31 Navajo or PC-6 Porter?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.