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An-72/74 Coaler vs PA-34 Seneca

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 22 December 1977 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1985 1971
Number produced 195 units 5037 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 98.6 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 11.9 m
Height 8.7 m 3.0 m
Length 28.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

The An-72/74 Coaler and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 34,800 kg MTOW, the An-72/74 Coaler is 16:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 10 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1967 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 322 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 14 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.