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PA-31 Navajo vs Y-12

PA-31 Navajo vs Y-12 at a glance — top speed 420 vs 328 km/h, range 1,875 vs 1,340 km, max takeoff weight 2,948 vs 5,300 kg, built 3,942 vs 71 units.

Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 NavajoFull specs
Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-12Full specs
Specifications
PA-31 Navajo Y-12
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Harbin
First flight 30 September 1964 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1967 1985
Number produced 3942 units 71 units
Average unit price -- $5 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 12.4 m 17.2 m
Height 4.0 m 5.7 m
Length 9.9 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 420 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 1,875 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 8,016 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-12?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-12?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-12?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,300 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-12?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 18 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-12?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.