GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

208 Caravan vs PA-34 Seneca

208 Caravan vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 344 vs 378 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 2,155 kg, built 3,000 vs 5,037 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
208 Caravan PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 9 December 1982 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1984 1971
Number produced 3000 units 5037 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 11.9 m
Height 4.3 m 3.0 m
Length 12.7 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 164 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
208 Caravan vs Boeing 737 208 Caravan vs PA-31 Navajo 208 Caravan vs Airbus A321 208 Caravan vs PC-12 Eagle 208 Caravan vs 421 Golden Eagle 208 Caravan vs Boeing 727

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.