Cessna 402 vs PA-34 Seneca

Overview

The Cessna 402 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 426 km/h for the Cessna 402 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Cessna 402 has an operational range of 2,358 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca.

The Cessna 402 has been produced in 2 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The Cessna 402 first flew 2 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1965 vs 1967).

American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era.
Cessna Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 26 August 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $360K
American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 5037 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 21.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.5 m β—‰
Height 3.5 m β—‰
Length 11.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 426 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,358 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,199 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,846 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 121 kW β—‰
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.9 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,611 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 82 kW β—‰

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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.