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Boeing 727 vs PA-34 Seneca

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
Boeing 727 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Piper
First flight 9 February 1963 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1964 1971
Number produced 1832 units 5037 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 157.9 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 11.9 m
Height 10.0 m 3.0 m
Length 46.7 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,192 kgf 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 727 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively.

The Boeing 727 reaches 1,017 km/h — 2.7x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Boeing 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Boeing 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 95,028 kg MTOW, the Boeing 727 is 44:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The Boeing 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The Boeing 727 first flew 4 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1963 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 639 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 727 entered service first in 1964, 7 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,832 units of the Boeing 727.