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ATR-72 vs PA-34 Seneca

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
ATR-72 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Piper
First flight 27 October 1988 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1989 1971
Number produced 1000 units 5037 units
Average unit price $26 million --
Wing area 61.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 11.9 m
Height 7.7 m 3.0 m
Length 27.2 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,026 kW 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

The ATR-72 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 565 km/h for the ATR-72 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The ATR-72 has an operational range of 1,404 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The ATR-72 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 22,500 kg MTOW, the ATR-72 is 10:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The ATR-72 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 21 years before the ATR-72 (1967 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or PA-34 Seneca?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or PA-34 Seneca?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or PA-34 Seneca?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 18 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.