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).
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| 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. | |
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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 | $-- 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.