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Airbus A321 vs PA-34 Seneca

Airbus A321 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 871 vs 378 km/h, range 5,930 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 2,155 kg, built 2,917 vs 5,037 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Airbus A321 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Piper
First flight 27 February 1987 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1994 1971
Number produced 2917 units 5037 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 11.9 m
Height 11.8 m 3.0 m
Length 37.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 493 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 23 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 2,917 units of the Airbus A321.