Gulfstream II vs PA-34 Seneca

The Gulfstream II and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Piper respectively. The Gulfstream II reaches 935 km/h — 2.5x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Gulfstream II has an operational range of 7,352 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Gulfstream II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 29,710 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream II is 14:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Gulfstream II has been produced in 256 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The Gulfstream II first flew 1 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1966 vs 1967).

American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide.
Gulfstream Gulfstream II Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 2 October 1966
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 256 units
Average unit price $1 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 --
Wing area 75.2 m²
Wingspan 20.8 m
Height 7.5 m
Length 24.1 m
Maximum speed 935 km/h
Operational range 7,352 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,710 kg
Empty weight 16,576 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 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 II or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 557 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream II or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream II or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream II 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 II or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream II or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream II or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream II or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.