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F28 Fellowship vs PA-34 Seneca

Fokker F28 Fellowship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F28 Fellowship
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
F28 Fellowship PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Piper
First flight 3 May 1967 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1969 1971
Number produced 241 units 5037 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 79.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 11.9 m
Height 8.5 m 3.0 m
Length 29.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 848 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 8,839 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 16,144 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,491 kgf 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

The F28 Fellowship and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Fokker and Piper respectively.

The F28 Fellowship reaches 848 km/h — 2.2:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The F28 Fellowship has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The F28 Fellowship operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the F28 Fellowship is 15:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The F28 Fellowship has been produced in 241 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F28 Fellowship or PA-34 Seneca?
The F28 Fellowship is faster with a maximum speed of 848 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 470 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F28 Fellowship or PA-34 Seneca?
The F28 Fellowship has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the F28 Fellowship or PA-34 Seneca?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F28 Fellowship or PA-34 Seneca?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the F28 Fellowship or PA-34 Seneca?
The F28 Fellowship is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F28 Fellowship or PA-34 Seneca?
The F28 Fellowship entered service first in 1969, 2 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F28 Fellowship or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 241 units of the F28 Fellowship.