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An-124 Condor vs PA-34 Seneca

An-124 Condor vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 865 vs 378 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 405,000 vs 2,155 kg, built 55 vs 5,037 units.

Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-124 Condor
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
An-124 Condor PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 26 December 1982 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1986 1971
Number produced 55 units 5037 units
Average unit price $100 million --
Wing area 628.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m 11.9 m
Height 20.8 m 3.0 m
Length 69.0 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,400 kgf 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.