Gulfstream II vs PA-34 Seneca
Overview
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).
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| 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 |
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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 | 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.