Do 228 vs PA-34 Seneca
The Do 228 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Piper respectively. Top speed is 470 km/h for the Do 228 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Do 228 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the Do 228 is 3.0x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Do 228 has been produced in 370 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 14 years before the Do 228 (1967 vs 1981).
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s. | |
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| 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 | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 396 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 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 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 11 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.