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An-12 Cub vs PA-34 Seneca

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
An-12 Cub PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 16 December 1957 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1959 1971
Number produced 1248 units 5037 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 11.9 m
Height 10.5 m 3.0 m
Length 33.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

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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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.