Falcon 8X vs PA-34 Seneca

The Falcon 8X and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Piper respectively. The Falcon 8X reaches 1,111 km/h — 2.9x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Falcon 8X has an operational range of 11,945 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 33,113 kg MTOW, the Falcon 8X is 15:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Falcon 8X has been produced in 289 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 48 years before the Falcon 8X (1967 vs 2015).

French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment.
Dassault Falcon 8X Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 6 February 2015
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 289 units
Average unit price $50 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 -- m²
Wingspan 26.3 m
Height 7.9 m
Length 24.5 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h
Operational range 11,945 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,113 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,059 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 8X or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 733 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 8X or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 8X or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 8X or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 8X or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 8X or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 45 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 8X or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.