208 Caravan vs PA-34 Seneca

The 208 Caravan and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Piper respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 15 years before the 208 Caravan (1967 vs 1982).

American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $2.1 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 26.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.9 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 12.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 344 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,980 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,073 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 505 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 208 Caravan or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or PA-34 Seneca?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or PA-34 Seneca?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or PA-34 Seneca?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 13 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.