BD-700 Global Express vs PA-34 Seneca
The BD-700 Global Express and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Piper respectively. The BD-700 Global Express reaches 950 km/h — 2.5x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 45,132 kg MTOW, the BD-700 Global Express is 21:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 29 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1967 vs 1996).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 13 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 25 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 5037 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 95.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,132 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 22,566 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 378 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,611 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,155 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,457 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 164 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-34 Seneca?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 572 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-34 Seneca?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-34 Seneca?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-34 Seneca?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-34 Seneca?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 28 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.