An-148 vs PA-34 Seneca

The An-148 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. The An-148 reaches 870 km/h — 2.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The An-148 has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 43,700 kg MTOW, the An-148 is 20:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The An-148 has been produced in 47 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 37 years before the An-148 (1967 vs 2004).

Ukrainian regional jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
Antonov An-148 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 17 December 2004
Year introduced 2009
Number produced 47 units
Average unit price $25 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 87.3 m²
Wingspan 28.9 m
Height 8.6 m
Length 34.4 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 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-148 or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 492 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-148 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 38 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.