C-390 Millennium vs PA-34 Seneca
The C-390 Millennium and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Piper respectively. The C-390 Millennium reaches 980 km/h — 2.6x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The C-390 Millennium operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the C-390 Millennium is 33:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 58 years before the C-390 Millennium (1967 vs 2025).
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 30 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $140 million |
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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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,154 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-390 Millennium or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 602 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or PA-34 Seneca?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 48 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.