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. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | -- 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.