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BN-2B Defender vs PA-34 Seneca

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
BN-2B Defender PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman Piper
First flight 12 June 1965 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1965 1971
Number produced 1280 units 5037 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 31.3 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.9 m
Height 4.2 m 3.0 m
Length 11.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 97 kW 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

The BN-2B Defender and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender.

The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The BN-2B Defender first flew 2 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1965 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or PA-34 Seneca?
The BN-2B Defender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,995 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or PA-34 Seneca?
The BN-2B Defender is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or PA-34 Seneca?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 6 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,280 units of the BN-2B Defender.