Fokker F50 vs PA-34 Seneca

The Fokker F50 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Fokker and Piper respectively. Top speed is 526 km/h for the Fokker F50 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Fokker F50 has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Fokker F50 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 20,820 kg MTOW, the Fokker F50 is 9.7x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Fokker F50 has been produced in 213 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 18 years before the Fokker F50 (1967 vs 1985).

Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties.
Fokker Fokker F50 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker
First flight 28 December 1985
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 213 units
Average unit price $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 70.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 8.3 m â—‰
Length 25.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 526 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,820 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,250 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW â—‰
Wing area 19.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,611 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fokker F50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fokker F50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fokker F50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fokker F50 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fokker F50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Fokker F50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fokker F50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fokker F50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Fokker F50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fokker F50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fokker F50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 16 years before the Fokker F50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fokker F50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker F50.