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EMB 110 vs PA-34 Seneca

Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
EMB 110 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Piper
First flight 26 October 1968 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1973 1971
Number produced 503 units 5037 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 29.1 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 15.3 m 11.9 m
Height 4.9 m 3.0 m
Length 15.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 459 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,964 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 6,550 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,900 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 3,590 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

The EMB 110 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 459 km/h for the EMB 110 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The EMB 110 has an operational range of 1,964 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,550 m for the EMB 110. At 5,900 kg MTOW, the EMB 110 is 2.7x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The EMB 110 has been produced in 503 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 1 years before the EMB 110 (1967 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 110 or PA-34 Seneca?
The EMB 110 is faster with a maximum speed of 459 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 110 or PA-34 Seneca?
The EMB 110 has a longer range at 1,964 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 110 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 110 or PA-34 Seneca?
The EMB 110 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,900 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 110 or PA-34 Seneca?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 110 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 2 years before the EMB 110 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 110 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.