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Daikin Navigator WWV Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller vs Daikin Pathfinder AWV Air-Cooled Screw Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.

HVAC & Climate Systems
Daikin Navigator WWV Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller
by Daikin
Variable-volume-ratio water-cooled screw chiller delivering fast recovery and high-lift performance across 120–300 tons.

HVAC & Climate Systems
Daikin Pathfinder AWV Air-Cooled Screw Chiller
by Daikin
High-efficiency air-cooled screw chiller exceeding 22 EER IPLV across a 100–565 ton range, with no cooling tower required.
| Cost of ownership | Daikin Navigator WWV Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller | Daikin Pathfinder AWV Air-Cooled Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Daikin Navigator WWV Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller | Daikin Pathfinder AWV Air-Cooled Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling capacity range | 120–300 tons | 100–565 tons |
| Compressor type | Single-screw with Variable Volume Ratio (VVR) | VVR screw with integrated VFD |
| Refrigerant | R-513A (low-GWP) | — |
| Integrated VFD | Standard | — |
| RapidRestore recovery | Full load in <160 seconds | — |
| Power supply | 50/60 Hz | 50/60 Hz |
| Heat recovery option | Up to 140°F (60°C) condenser hot water (TWV configuration) | — |
| BAS protocols | BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus | BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus |
| Certification | AHRI certified | AHRI certified |
| IPLV efficiency | — | >22 EER |
| ASHRAE 90.1 Path A exceedance | — | >60 % |
| Condenser fans | — | Fully variable-speed ECM motors |
| Refrigerant options | — | R-513A or R-515B (low-GWP) |
| Free-cooling option | — | Closed-loop water-side economiser |
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