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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs PA-34 Seneca

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Piper
First flight 3 September 1982 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1984 1971
Number produced 695 units 5037 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area -- m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 17.6 m 11.9 m
Height 4.7 m 3.0 m
Length 17.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,778 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 4,733 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has an operational range of 2,778 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 7,765 kg MTOW, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is 3.6x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in 695 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 15 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner (1967 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 152 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 13 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 695 units of the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.