Gulfstream G100 vs PA-34 Seneca
Overview
The Gulfstream G100 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Piper respectively.
The Gulfstream G100 reaches 874 km/h — 2.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Gulfstream G100 has an operational range of 5,462 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Gulfstream G100 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G100 is 5.3x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
The Gulfstream G100 has been produced in 265 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 17 years before the Gulfstream G100 (1967 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $4.3 million |
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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 | 29.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 874 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,462 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,531 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 964 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 Gulfstream G100 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream G100 is faster with a maximum speed of 874 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 496 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream G100 has a longer range at 5,462 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream G100 is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 14 years before the Gulfstream G100 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G100 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.