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F406 Caravan II vs PA-34 Seneca

F406 Caravan II vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 423 vs 378 km/h, range 2,135 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 4,246 vs 2,155 kg, built 99 vs 5,037 units.

Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
F406 Caravan II PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Reims-Cessna Piper
First flight 22 September 1983 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1985 1971
Number produced 99 units 5037 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 15.1 m 11.9 m
Height 4.0 m 3.0 m
Length 12.0 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 423 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,135 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,246 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 2,283 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 373 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F406 Caravan II or PA-34 Seneca?
The F406 Caravan II is faster with a maximum speed of 423 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F406 Caravan II or PA-34 Seneca?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the F406 Caravan II or PA-34 Seneca?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F406 Caravan II or PA-34 Seneca?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,246 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the F406 Caravan II or PA-34 Seneca?
The F406 Caravan II is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F406 Caravan II or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 14 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F406 Caravan II or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.