An-12 Cub vs PA-34 Seneca
The An-12 Cub and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. The An-12 Cub reaches 770 km/h — 2.0x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-12 Cub operates at altitudes up to 10,200 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the An-12 Cub is 28:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-12 Cub first flew 10 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1957 vs 1967).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 16 December 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1248 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s. | |
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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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 121.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 770 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 kW ◉ |
| 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 An-12 Cub or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 392 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 12 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.