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PA-31 Navajo vs Tu-104 Camel

PA-31 Navajo vs Tu-104 Camel at a glance — top speed 420 vs 950 km/h, range 1,875 vs 2,750 km, max takeoff weight 2,948 vs 78,100 kg, built 3,942 vs 201 units.

Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Tupolev Tu-104 Camel military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-104 Camel
Specifications
PA-31 Navajo Tu-104 Camel
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Tupolev
First flight 30 September 1964 17 June 1955
Year introduced 1967 1956
Number produced 3942 units 201 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 183.0 m²
Wingspan 12.4 m 34.5 m
Height 4.0 m 11.9 m
Length 9.9 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 420 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,875 km 2,750 km
Service ceiling 8,016 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg 78,100 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg 43,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW 2 x 9,707 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,100 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-31 Navajo or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-31 Navajo or Tu-104 Camel?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 201 units of the Tu-104 Camel.