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Gulfstream II vs PA-34 Seneca

Gulfstream II vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 935 vs 378 km/h, range 7,352 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 29,710 vs 2,155 kg, built 256 vs 5,037 units.

Gulfstream II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream II
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Gulfstream II PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Piper
First flight 2 October 1966 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1967 1971
Number produced 256 units 5037 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 75.2 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 20.8 m 11.9 m
Height 7.5 m 3.0 m
Length 24.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 935 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 7,352 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,710 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 16,576 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,171 kgf 2 x 164 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.