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PA-31 Navajo vs Short 330

PA-31 Navajo vs Short 330 at a glance — top speed 420 vs 350 km/h, range 1,875 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 2,948 vs 10,387 kg, built 3,942 vs 141 units.

Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Short 330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short 330
Specifications
PA-31 Navajo Short 330
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Short Brothers
First flight 30 September 1964 22 August 1974
Year introduced 1967 1976
Number produced 3942 units 141 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 12.4 m 22.8 m
Height 4.0 m 5.0 m
Length 9.9 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 420 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 1,875 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 8,016 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW 2 x 895 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 330?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Short 330's 350 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 330?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Short 330's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 330?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 330?
The Short 330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 330?
The Short 330 is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 330?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 9 years before the Short 330 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 330?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.