Commander 500 vs PA-34 Seneca
| American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 23 April 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2902 units |
| Average unit price | $0.3 million |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s. | |
| 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,735 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,913 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,062 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,102 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 216 kW â—‰ |
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| 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 |
| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Commander 500 by Tomás Del Coro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Commander 500 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 0 km/h, a difference of 378 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Commander 500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,062 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Commander 500 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 19 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 2,902 units of the Commander 500.