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Gulfstream III vs PA-34 Seneca

Gulfstream III vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 927 vs 378 km/h, range 6,760 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 31,615 vs 2,155 kg, built 202 vs 5,037 units.

Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Gulfstream III PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Piper
First flight 2 December 1979 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1980 1971
Number produced 202 units 5037 units
Average unit price $690K --
Wing area 86.8 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 23.5 m 11.9 m
Height 7.4 m 3.0 m
Length 25.3 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 927 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 6,760 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,615 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 17,236 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 III or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 549 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream III or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream III or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream III 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 III or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream III or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream III or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 9 years before the Gulfstream III which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream III or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.