HS 748 vs PA-34 Seneca

The HS 748 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Hawker Siddeley and Piper respectively. Top speed is 460 km/h for the HS 748 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The HS 748 has an operational range of 1,715 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The HS 748 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 21,092 kg MTOW, the HS 748 is 9.8x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The HS 748 has been produced in 380 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The HS 748 first flew 7 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1960 vs 1967).

British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services.
Hawker Siddeley HS 748 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley
First flight 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 380 units
Average unit price $-- 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 $-- million
Wing area 77.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 31.2 m â—‰
Height 7.3 m â—‰
Length 20.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 460 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,715 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,092 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,304 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,700 kW â—‰
Wing area 19.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,611 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HS 748 or PA-34 Seneca?
The HS 748 is faster with a maximum speed of 460 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HS 748 or PA-34 Seneca?
The HS 748 has a longer range at 1,715 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the HS 748 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HS 748 or PA-34 Seneca?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the HS 748 or PA-34 Seneca?
The HS 748 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HS 748 or PA-34 Seneca?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 10 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HS 748 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.