Gulfstream V vs PA-34 Seneca
The Gulfstream V and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Piper respectively. The Gulfstream V reaches 940 km/h — 2.5x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Gulfstream V has an operational range of 12,000 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream V is 19:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Gulfstream V has been produced in 193 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 28 years before the Gulfstream V (1967 vs 1995).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 28 November 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 193 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 106.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 940 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,345 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 V or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 562 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream V or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream V or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream V or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream V or PA-34 Seneca?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream V or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 26 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream V or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.