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CN-235 vs PA-34 Seneca

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
CN-235 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Piper
First flight 11 November 1983 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1988 1971
Number produced 354 units 5037 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 59.1 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 11.9 m
Height 8.2 m 3.0 m
Length 21.4 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

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 7.7:1 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).

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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.