C-212 Aviocar vs PA-34 Seneca
The C-212 Aviocar and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Piper respectively. Top speed is 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The C-212 Aviocar has an operational range of 835 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The C-212 Aviocar operates at altitudes up to 7,925 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 7,700 kg MTOW, the C-212 Aviocar is 3.6x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in 483 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 4 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1967 vs 1971).
| Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 25 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 5037 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 378 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,611 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,155 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,457 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 164 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 3 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.