757 vs PA-34 Seneca

Overview

The 757 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively.

The 757 reaches 853 km/h β€” 2.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the 757 is 54:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 15 years before the 757 (1967 vs 1982).

757

American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes.
Boeing 757 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 19 February 1982
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 1050 units
Average unit price $85 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 5037 units
Average unit price --

757

Wing area 181.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 38.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m β—‰
Length 47.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 853 km/h β—‰
Operational range 7,250 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg β—‰
Empty weight 58,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,458 kgf β—‰
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.9 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,611 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 82 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 757 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 757 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the 757 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 757 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 757 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the 757 or PA-34 Seneca?
The 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 757 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 12 years before the 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 757 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,050 units of the 757.