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Cessna 402 vs PA-34 Seneca

Cessna 402 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 426 vs 378 km/h, range 2,358 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 3,107 vs 2,155 kg, built 2 vs 5,037 units.

Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Cessna 402 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 26 August 1965 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1967 1971
Number produced 2 units 5037 units
Average unit price $360K --
Wing area 21.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 11.9 m
Height 3.5 m 3.0 m
Length 11.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 426 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,358 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 8,199 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 1,846 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 164 kW
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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.