Gulfstream IV vs PA-34 Seneca
The Gulfstream IV and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Piper respectively. The Gulfstream IV reaches 935 km/h — 2.5x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Gulfstream IV has an operational range of 7,815 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Gulfstream IV operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 33,520 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream IV is 16:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Gulfstream IV has been produced in 900 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 18 years before the Gulfstream IV (1967 vs 1985).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 19 September 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $26 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 88.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,815 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,520 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,504 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,282 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 164 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gulfstream IV or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream IV or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream IV or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream IV or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 16 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream IV or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.