ERJ 135 vs PA-34 Seneca

The ERJ 135 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Piper respectively. The ERJ 135 reaches 828 km/h — 2.2x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The ERJ 135 has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 19,000 kg MTOW, the ERJ 135 is 8.8x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The ERJ 135 has been produced in 1,231 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 31 years before the ERJ 135 (1967 vs 1998).

Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century.
Embraer ERJ 135 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 1231 units
Average unit price $10.5 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 -- m²
Wingspan 20.0 m
Height 6.8 m
Length 26.3 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf
Wing area 19.4 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m
Height 3.0 m
Length 8.7 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or PA-34 Seneca?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or PA-34 Seneca?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or PA-34 Seneca?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ERJ 135 or PA-34 Seneca?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or PA-34 Seneca?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 26 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,231 units of the ERJ 135.