Cessna 402 vs PA-34 Seneca
| American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s. | |
| 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 | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 242 kW â—‰ |
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| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.