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HS 748 vs PA-34 Seneca

HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
HS 748 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley Piper
First flight 24 June 1960 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1961 1971
Number produced 380 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 77.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 31.2 m 11.9 m
Height 7.3 m 3.0 m
Length 20.0 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 460 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,715 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,092 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 12,304 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,700 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

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 9.8:1 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).

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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.