A319 CJ vs PA-34 Seneca

The A319 CJ and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Piper respectively. The A319 CJ reaches 870 km/h — 2.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 1,350 m for the A319 CJ. The A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 28 years before the A319 CJ (1967 vs 1995).

European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.
Airbus A319 CJ Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 25 August 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 1499 units
Average unit price $80 million
American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 5037 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 122.6 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m
Height 11.8 m
Length 33.8 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf
Wing area 19.4 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m
Height 3.0 m
Length 8.7 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A319 CJ or PA-34 Seneca?
The A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 492 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A319 CJ or PA-34 Seneca?
The A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the A319 CJ or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the A319 CJ or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,155 kg compared to the A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A319 CJ or PA-34 Seneca?
The A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the A319 CJ or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 24 years before the A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A319 CJ or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,499 units of the A319 CJ.