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Boeing 737 vs PA-34 Seneca

Boeing 737 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 904 vs 378 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 2,155 kg, built 11,535 vs 5,037 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Boeing 737 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Piper
First flight 9 April 1967 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1968 1971
Number produced 11535 units 5037 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 11.9 m
Height 11.0 m 3.0 m
Length 30.0 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 5,037 units of the PA-34 Seneca.