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210 Centurion vs PA-34 Seneca

210 Centurion vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 378 vs 378 km/h, range 1,667 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 1,814 vs 2,155 kg, built 9,240 vs 5,037 units.

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
210 Centurion PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 1 January 1957 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1957 1971
Number produced 9240 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 11.9 m
Height 3.0 m 3.0 m
Length 8.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or PA-34 Seneca?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or PA-34 Seneca?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,155 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is longer at 8.7 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or PA-34 Seneca?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or PA-34 Seneca?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 5,037 units of the PA-34 Seneca.