A330 MRTT vs PA-34 Seneca
Overview
The A330 MRTT and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Piper respectively.
The A330 MRTT reaches 880 km/h — 2.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 233,000 kg MTOW, the A330 MRTT is 108:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
The A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 49 years before the A330 MRTT (1967 vs 2016).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 30 September 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $275 million |
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| 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 880 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 14,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 233,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 125,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 160 kN ◉ |
| 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 82 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 MRTT or PA-34 Seneca?
The A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 502 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 MRTT or PA-34 Seneca?
The A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 MRTT or PA-34 Seneca?
The A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 MRTT or PA-34 Seneca?
The A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 MRTT or PA-34 Seneca?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the A330 MRTT or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 40 years before the A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 MRTT or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 66 units of the A330 MRTT.