An-26 Curl vs PA-34 Seneca
The An-26 Curl and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the An-26 Curl is 11:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 2 years before the An-26 Curl (1967 vs 1969).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 May 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 1403 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s. | |
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| 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 | 75.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kgf 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-26 Curl or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 2 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,403 units of the An-26 Curl.