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Falcon 20 vs PA-34 Seneca

Falcon 20 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 863 vs 378 km/h, range 3,350 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 2,155 kg, built 512 vs 5,037 units.

Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Falcon 20 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Piper
First flight 4 May 1963 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1965 1971
Number produced 512 units 5037 units
Average unit price $4.5 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 11.9 m
Height 5.3 m 3.0 m
Length 17.2 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 20 is faster with a maximum speed of 863 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 485 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 20 has a longer range at 3,350 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 20 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 20 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 6 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.