An-28 Cash vs PA-34 Seneca

The An-28 Cash and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash. At 6,100 kg MTOW, the An-28 Cash is 2.8x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 2 years before the An-28 Cash (1967 vs 1969).

Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-28 Cash Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 191 units
Average unit price $0.4 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 39.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 22.0 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 355 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,365 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 708 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-28 Cash or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 15 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.