Falcon 10 vs PA-34 Seneca

The Falcon 10 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Piper respectively. The Falcon 10 reaches 907 km/h — 2.4x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Falcon 10 has an operational range of 3,555 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 8,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 10 is 3.9x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Falcon 10 has been produced in 226 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 3 years before the Falcon 10 (1967 vs 1970).

French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide.
Dassault Falcon 10 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 1 December 1970
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 226 units
Average unit price $1.6 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 24.1 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 13.9 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h
Operational range 3,555 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg
Empty weight 5,055 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,506 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 Falcon 10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 529 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 10 has a longer range at 3,555 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 10 is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 0 years before the Falcon 10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 10 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.