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C-130 Hercules vs PA-34 Seneca

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Piper
First flight 23 August 1954 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1956 1971
Number produced 2500 units 5037 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 11.9 m
Height 11.7 m 3.0 m
Length 29.8 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 33:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The C-130 Hercules first flew 13 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1954 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 15 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 2,500 units of the C-130 Hercules.