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An-225 Cossack vs PA-34 Seneca

Antonov An-225 Cossack military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦🇷🇺 An-225 Cossack
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
An-225 Cossack PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 21 December 1988 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1989 1971
Number produced 1 units 5037 units
Average unit price $250 million --
Wing area 905.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 88.4 m 11.9 m
Height 18.1 m 3.0 m
Length 84.0 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 15,400 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 640,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 285,000 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 6 x 3,901 kgf 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

The An-225 Cossack and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively.

The An-225 Cossack reaches 850 km/h — 2.2x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The An-225 Cossack has an operational range of 15,400 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-225 Cossack operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 297:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The An-225 Cossack has been produced in 1 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 21 years before the An-225 Cossack (1967 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-225 Cossack or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-225 Cossack is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 472 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-225 Cossack or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 18 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.