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C-160 Transall vs PA-34 Seneca

C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
C-160 Transall PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall Piper
First flight 25 February 1963 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1967 1971
Number produced 214 units 5037 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 160.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 11.9 m
Height 11.7 m 3.0 m
Length 32.4 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 513 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,853 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 29,000 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,275 kW 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

The C-160 Transall and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Transall and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 513 km/h for the C-160 Transall vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The C-160 Transall has an operational range of 1,853 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The C-160 Transall operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 51,000 kg MTOW, the C-160 Transall is 24:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The C-160 Transall has been produced in 214 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The C-160 Transall first flew 4 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1963 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-160 Transall is faster with a maximum speed of 513 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-160 Transall has a longer range at 1,853 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.