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Commander 500 vs PA-34 Seneca

Commander 500 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 346 vs 378 km/h, range 1,735 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 2,155 kg, built 2,902 vs 5,037 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Commander 500 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Piper
First flight 23 April 1948 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1952 1971
Number produced 2902 units 5037 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 11.9 m
Height 4.4 m 3.0 m
Length 11.2 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 164 kW
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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 346 km/h, a difference of 32 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.