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500 Citation I vs PA-34 Seneca

500 Citation I vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 665 vs 378 km/h, range 2,459 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 2,155 kg, built 689 vs 5,037 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
500 Citation I PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 15 September 1969 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971 1971
Number produced 689 units 5037 units
Average unit price $900K --
Wing area 25.9 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 11.9 m
Height 4.4 m 3.0 m
Length 13.3 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or PA-34 Seneca?
The 500 Citation I is faster with a maximum speed of 665 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 287 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or PA-34 Seneca?
The 500 Citation I has a longer range at 2,459 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or PA-34 Seneca?
The 500 Citation I 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 500 Citation I or PA-34 Seneca?
The 500 Citation I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,375 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or PA-34 Seneca?
The 500 Citation I is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 0 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.