Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs PA-34 Seneca
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Piper respectively. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I reaches 841 km/h — 2.2x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has an operational range of 2,519 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I is 2.6x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has been produced in 292 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 31 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I (1967 vs 1998).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 22 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 292 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 841 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,519 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,627 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,043 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 Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-34 Seneca?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is faster with a maximum speed of 841 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 463 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-34 Seneca?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a longer range at 2,519 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-34 Seneca?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-34 Seneca?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-34 Seneca?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 30 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.