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C-23 Sherpa vs PA-34 Seneca

C-23 Sherpa vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 467 vs 378 km/h, range 2,195 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 10,387 vs 2,155 kg, built 60 vs 5,037 units.

Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 Sherpa
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
C-23 Sherpa PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers Piper
First flight 6 August 1984 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1984 1971
Number produced 60 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 42.1 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 11.9 m
Height 5.0 m 3.0 m
Length 17.7 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,195 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 8,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,387 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 6,680 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 893 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-23 Sherpa is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-23 Sherpa has a longer range at 2,195 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher service ceiling at 8,500 meters (27,887 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-23 Sherpa is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 13 years before the C-23 Sherpa which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-23 Sherpa or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.