Falcon 20 vs PA-34 Seneca
Overview
The Falcon 20 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Piper respectively.
The Falcon 20 reaches 863 km/h — 2.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Falcon 20 has an operational range of 3,350 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Falcon 20 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Falcon 20 is 6.0x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
The Falcon 20 has been produced in 512 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The Falcon 20 first flew 4 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1963 vs 1967).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 May 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 512 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,021 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 82 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.