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PA-31 Navajo vs Short 360

PA-31 Navajo vs Short 360 at a glance — top speed 420 vs 404 km/h, range 1,875 vs 1,595 km, max takeoff weight 2,948 vs 12,292 kg, built 3,942 vs 165 units.

Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
PA-31 Navajo Short 360
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Short Brothers
First flight 30 September 1964 1 June 1981
Year introduced 1967 1982
Number produced 3942 units 165 units
Average unit price -- $6.2 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 12.4 m 22.8 m
Height 4.0 m 7.2 m
Length 9.9 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 420 km/h 404 km/h
Operational range 1,875 km 1,595 km
Service ceiling 8,016 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg 12,292 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg 7,870 kg
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW 2 x 1,062 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 360?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Short 360's 404 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 360?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Short 360's 1,595 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 360?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 360?
The Short 360 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,292 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 360?
The Short 360 is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 360?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 15 years before the Short 360 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-31 Navajo or Short 360?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 165 units of the Short 360.