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EMB 121 Xingu vs PA-34 Seneca

EMB 121 Xingu vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 467 vs 378 km/h, range 1,230 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 2,155 kg, built 106 vs 5,037 units.

Embraer EMB 121 Xingu military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 121 Xingu
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
EMB 121 Xingu PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Piper
First flight 10 October 1976 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1977 1971
Number produced 106 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 27.5 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 14.1 m 11.9 m
Height 4.8 m 3.0 m
Length 12.3 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,230 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 3,710 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 559 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-34 Seneca?
The EMB 121 Xingu is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 1,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-34 Seneca?
The EMB 121 Xingu 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 EMB 121 Xingu or PA-34 Seneca?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-34 Seneca?
The EMB 121 Xingu is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 6 years before the EMB 121 Xingu which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 121 Xingu or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 106 units of the EMB 121 Xingu.