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McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs PA-34 Seneca

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 1,052 vs 378 km/h, range 9,600 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 263,083 vs 2,155 kg, built 386 vs 5,037 units.

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Piper
First flight 29 August 1970 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971 1971
Number produced 386 units 5037 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 368.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 50.4 m 11.9 m
Height 17.7 m 3.0 m
Length 55.5 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 1052 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 263,083 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 121,198 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 3 x 23,814 kgf 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 674 km/h.
Which has longer range, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 0 years before the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.