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Gulfstream IV vs PA-34 Seneca

Gulfstream IV vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 935 vs 378 km/h, range 7,815 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 33,520 vs 2,155 kg, built 900 vs 5,037 units.

Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Gulfstream IV PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Piper
First flight 19 September 1985 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1987 1971
Number produced 900 units 5037 units
Average unit price $26 million --
Wing area 88.3 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 23.5 m 11.9 m
Height 7.7 m 3.0 m
Length 27.2 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 935 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 7,815 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,520 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 19,504 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,282 kgf 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.