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).

Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express Transport profile drawing
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
American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
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.