737 vs PA-34 Seneca

The 737 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.4x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 24:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca.

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 11535 units
Average unit price $115 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

737

Wing area 91.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m
Height 11.0 m
Length 30.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 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 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 526 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 5,037 units of the PA-34 Seneca.