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AW.660 Argosy vs PA-34 Seneca

AW.660 Argosy vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — range 5,552 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 47,627 vs 2,155 kg, built 56 vs 5,037 units.

AW.660 Argosy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 AW.660 Argosy
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
AW.660 Argosy PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth Piper
First flight 4 March 1961 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1962 1971
Number produced 56 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 135.5 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 11.9 m
Height 8.9 m 3.0 m
Length 26.4 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 5,552 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,627 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 25,401 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,842 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW.660 Argosy or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 0 km/h, a difference of 378 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW.660 Argosy or PA-34 Seneca?
The AW.660 Argosy has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW.660 Argosy or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW.660 Argosy or PA-34 Seneca?
The AW.660 Argosy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,627 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the AW.660 Argosy or PA-34 Seneca?
The AW.660 Argosy is longer at 26.4 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW.660 Argosy or PA-34 Seneca?
The AW.660 Argosy entered service first in 1962, 9 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW.660 Argosy or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 56 units of the AW.660 Argosy.