CN-235 vs PA-34 Seneca
The CN-235 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Piper respectively. Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 16,500 kg MTOW, the CN-235 is 7.7x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 16 years before the CN-235 (1967 vs 1983).
| Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 354 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s. | |
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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 | 59.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,355 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰ |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CN-235 or PA-34 Seneca?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or PA-34 Seneca?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or PA-34 Seneca?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or PA-34 Seneca?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or PA-34 Seneca?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 17 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.