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PA-31 Navajo vs Short Skyvan

Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
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Specifications
PA-31 Navajo Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Short Brothers
First flight 30 September 1964 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1967 1963
Number produced 3942 units 149 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 12.4 m 19.8 m
Height 4.0 m 4.6 m
Length 9.9 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 420 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,875 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 8,016 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Overview

The PA-31 Navajo and the Short Skyvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo vs 325 km/h for the Short Skyvan. The PA-31 Navajo has an operational range of 1,875 km vs 1,115 km for the Short Skyvan. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 6,858 m for the Short Skyvan.

The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in 3,942 units vs 149 for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan first flew 1 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1963 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or Short Skyvan?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or Short Skyvan?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or Short Skyvan?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-31 Navajo or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 4 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-31 Navajo or Short Skyvan?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.