PA-31 Navajo vs Y-7
Overview
The PA-31 Navajo and the Y-7 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Xian respectively.
Top speed is 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo vs 503 km/h for the Y-7. The PA-31 Navajo has an operational range of 1,875 km vs 1,982 km for the Y-7. The Y-7 operates at altitudes up to 8,750 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 21,800 kg MTOW, the Y-7 is 7.4x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The PA-31 Navajo first flew 6 years before the Y-7 (1964 vs 1970).
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 | -- |
| Chinese twin turboprop transport and passenger aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, used for military transport and civil aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 25 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 75.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 503 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,982 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,750 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,988 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-7?
The Y-7 is faster with a maximum speed of 503 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a longer range at 1,982 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher service ceiling at 8,750 meters (28,707 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,800 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-7?
The Y-7 is longer at 24.2 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.