An-2 Colt vs PA-34 Seneca

The An-2 Colt and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 5,440 kg MTOW, the An-2 Colt is 2.5x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-2 Colt first flew 20 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1947 vs 1967).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $0.1 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 71.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 12.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h â—‰
Operational range 845 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰
Wing area 19.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,611 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 24 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 5,037 units of the PA-34 Seneca.