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BAe 146 vs PA-34 Seneca

BAe 146 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 789 vs 378 km/h, range 3,650 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 42,184 vs 2,155 kg, built 387 vs 5,037 units.

BAe 146 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BAe 146
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
BAe 146 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Piper
First flight 3 September 1981 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1983 1971
Number produced 387 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 77.3 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 26.3 m 11.9 m
Height 8.6 m 3.0 m
Length 28.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 789 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 3,650 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 42,184 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 24,600 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 4 x 31 kN 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BAe 146 or PA-34 Seneca?
The BAe 146 is faster with a maximum speed of 789 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 411 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAe 146 or PA-34 Seneca?
The BAe 146 has a longer range at 3,650 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAe 146 or PA-34 Seneca?
The BAe 146 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAe 146 or PA-34 Seneca?
The BAe 146 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,184 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the BAe 146 or PA-34 Seneca?
The BAe 146 is longer at 28.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the BAe 146 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 12 years before the BAe 146 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAe 146 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 387 units of the BAe 146.