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).

American business jet, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel.
Gulfstream Gulfstream V Transport profile drawing
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
American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
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.