An-32 Cline vs PA-34 Seneca

The An-32 Cline and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. Top speed is 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-32 Cline has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-32 Cline operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 28,500 kg MTOW, the An-32 Cline is 13:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The An-32 Cline has been produced in 373 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 9 years before the An-32 Cline (1967 vs 1976).

Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
Antonov An-32 Cline Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 9 July 1976
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 373 units
Average unit price $15 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 -- m²
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.8 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 530 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,728 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
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 152 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 11 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.