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).

Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-124 Condor Transport profile drawing
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.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
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.