Do 228 vs PA-34 Seneca
Do 228 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 470 vs 378 km/h, range 396 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 2,155 kg, built 370 vs 5,037 units.
Specifications
|
Do 228 |
PA-34 Seneca |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dornier |
Piper |
| First flight |
28 March 1981 |
25 April 1967 |
| Year introduced |
1982 |
1971 |
| Number produced |
370 units |
5037 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
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| Wing area |
32.0 m² |
19.4 m² |
| Wingspan |
17.0 m |
11.9 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
3.0 m |
| Length |
16.6 m |
8.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
470 km/h |
378 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
1,611 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,534 m |
7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg |
2,155 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,739 kg |
1,457 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 578 kW
|
2 x 164 kW
|
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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.
