PA-31 Navajo vs Y-8
Overview
The PA-31 Navajo and the Y-8 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Shaanxi respectively.
Top speed is 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo vs 660 km/h for the Y-8. The PA-31 Navajo has an operational range of 1,875 km vs 5,615 km for the Y-8. The Y-8 operates at altitudes up to 10,400 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the Y-8 is 21:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in 3,942 units vs 169 for the Y-8. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 10 years before the Y-8 (1964 vs 1974).
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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 medium-size, medium-range transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century based on the Soviet Antonov An-12, and extensively deployed in military and civilian transport operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | 1 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 169 units |
| 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 | 121.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 34.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 660 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,615 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 793 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-8?
The Y-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-8?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 14 years before the Y-8 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-31 Navajo or Y-8?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 169 units of the Y-8.