CL-600 Challenger vs PA-34 Seneca
The CL-600 Challenger and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Piper respectively. The CL-600 Challenger reaches 882 km/h — 2.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The CL-600 Challenger has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The CL-600 Challenger operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 19,550 kg MTOW, the CL-600 Challenger is 9.1x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in 1,066 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 11 years before the CL-600 Challenger (1967 vs 1978).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 8 November 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 1066 units |
| Average unit price | $14 million |
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| 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 | 48.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 882 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,146 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 378 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,611 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,155 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,457 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 164 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 504 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 9 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.