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C-212 Aviocar vs PA-34 Seneca

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
C-212 Aviocar PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Piper
First flight 26 March 1971 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1974 1971
Number produced 483 units 5037 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 11.9 m
Height 6.3 m 3.0 m
Length 16.2 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

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).

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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.