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DHC-4 Caribou vs PA-34 Seneca

DHC-4 Caribou vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 346 vs 378 km/h, range 2,104 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 12,927 vs 2,155 kg, built 307 vs 5,037 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
DHC-4 Caribou PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Piper
First flight 30 July 1958 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1961 1971
Number produced 307 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 84.7 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 29.1 m 11.9 m
Height 9.7 m 3.0 m
Length 22.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,104 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,927 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 8,283 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,080 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-34 Seneca?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-34 Seneca?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-34 Seneca?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-34 Seneca?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 10 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-4 Caribou or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.