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Arava vs PA-34 Seneca

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
Arava PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Piper
First flight 27 November 1969 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1972 1971
Number produced 103 units 5037 units
Average unit price $1.9 million --
Wing area 43.7 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 11.9 m
Height 5.2 m 3.0 m
Length 12.7 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Arava operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 7,711 kg MTOW, the Arava is 3.6x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 2 years before the Arava (1967 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Arava's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or PA-34 Seneca?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or PA-34 Seneca?
The Arava is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Arava or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 1 years before the Arava which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.