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PA-31 Navajo vs Yak-40 Codling

Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-40 Codling
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Specifications
PA-31 Navajo Yak-40 Codling
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Yakovlev
First flight 30 September 1964 21 October 1966
Year introduced 1967 1968
Number produced 3942 units 1011 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 12.4 m 25.0 m
Height 4.0 m 6.5 m
Length 9.9 m 20.4 m
Maximum speed 420 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 1,875 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 8,016 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg 15,500 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg 9,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW 3 x 1,500 kgf
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Overview

The PA-31 Navajo and the Yak-40 Codling are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-40 Codling reaches 858 km/h — 2.0:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The PA-31 Navajo has an operational range of 1,875 km vs 1,800 km for the Yak-40 Codling. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 8,000 m for the Yak-40 Codling. At 15,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-40 Codling is 5.3:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in 3,942 units vs 1,011 for the Yak-40 Codling. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 2 years before the Yak-40 Codling (1964 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 438 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or Yak-40 Codling?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or Yak-40 Codling?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,500 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-31 Navajo or Yak-40 Codling?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the Yak-40 Codling which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-31 Navajo or Yak-40 Codling?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,011 units of the Yak-40 Codling.