Be-200 vs PA-34 Seneca

The Be-200 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Piper respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the Be-200 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Be-200 operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 41,000 kg MTOW, the Be-200 is 19:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 31 years before the Be-200 (1967 vs 1998).

Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
Beriev Be-200 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev
First flight 24 September 1998
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $67 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 117.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 32.8 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 31.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 700 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 27,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,500 kgf â—‰
Wing area 19.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,611 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-200 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 322 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Be-200 has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 32 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.