C-32 vs PA-34 Seneca

The C-32 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Piper respectively. The C-32 reaches 853 km/h — 2.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The C-32 has an operational range of 10,200 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the C-32 is 54:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The C-32 has been produced in 6 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 31 years before the C-32 (1967 vs 1998).

American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century.
Boeing C-32 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 6 units
Average unit price $90 million
American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
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 181.3 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m
Height 11.0 m
Length 47.3 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h
Operational range 10,200 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf
Wing area 19.4 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m
Height 3.0 m
Length 8.7 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-32 or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-32 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-32 or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-32 or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 27 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.