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Fokker 50 vs PA-34 Seneca

Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
Fokker 50 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Piper
First flight 28 December 1985 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1987 1971
Number produced 213 units 5037 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area 70.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 11.9 m
Height 8.3 m 3.0 m
Length 25.3 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 526 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,820 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 12,250 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

The Fokker 50 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 50 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Fokker 50 has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Fokker 50 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 50 is 9.7:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The Fokker 50 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 50 (1967 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fokker 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fokker 50 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 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fokker 50 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fokker 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Fokker 50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fokker 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fokker 50 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 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fokker 50 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 16 years before the Fokker 50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fokker 50 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 50.