PA-31 Navajo vs Short 330
Overview
The PA-31 Navajo and the Short 330 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Short Brothers respectively.
Top speed is 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo vs 350 km/h for the Short 330. The PA-31 Navajo has an operational range of 1,875 km vs 1,695 km for the Short 330. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 330. At 10,387 kg MTOW, the Short 330 is 3.5x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in 3,942 units vs 141 for the Short 330. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 10 years before the Short 330 (1964 vs 1974).
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
| 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 | -- |
| British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 22 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 141 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 116 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,695 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,387 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,680 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 448 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.