Do 128 vs PA-34 Seneca

The Do 128 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Piper respectively. Top speed is 325 km/h for the Do 128 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Do 128 has an operational range of 2,950 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Do 128 operates at altitudes up to 9,936 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. The Do 128 has been produced in 11 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 13 years before the Do 128 (1967 vs 1980).

German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century.
Dornier Do 128 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier
First flight 4 March 1980
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 11 units
Average unit price $1 million
American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
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 29.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.6 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 325 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,950 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,936 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,842 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,348 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 298 kW â—‰
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 â—‰
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 128 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 128 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 128 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 128 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 128 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,842 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 128 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 128 is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 128 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 23 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 128 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.