An-124 Condor vs PA-34 Seneca
The An-124 Condor and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. The An-124 Condor reaches 865 km/h — 2.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The An-124 Condor has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-124 Condor operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 405,000 kg MTOW, the An-124 Condor is 188:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The An-124 Condor has been produced in 55 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 15 years before the An-124 Condor (1967 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 26 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 55 units |
| Average unit price | $100 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 | 628.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 73.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 69.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 865 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 405,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 175,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 23,400 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 An-124 Condor or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 487 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-124 Condor has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-124 Condor has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 15 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.