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Do 27 vs PA-34 Seneca

Do 27 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 250 vs 378 km/h, range 870 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 1,570 vs 2,155 kg, built 571 vs 5,037 units.

Dornier Do 27 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 27
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Do 27 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Piper
First flight 27 June 1955 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1956 1971
Number produced 571 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.4 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 11.9 m
Height 4.2 m 3.0 m
Length 10.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 870 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,570 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 985 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 1 x 205 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 27 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Do 27's 250 km/h, a difference of 128 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 27 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Do 27's 870 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 27 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Do 27's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 27 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,155 kg compared to the Do 27's 1,570 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 27 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 27 is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 27 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 27 entered service first in 1956, 15 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 27 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 571 units of the Do 27.