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Il-62 Classic vs PA-34 Seneca

Ilyushin Il-62 Classic military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-62 Classic
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
Il-62 Classic PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Piper
First flight 3 January 1963 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1967 1971
Number produced 292 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 279.6 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 43.2 m 11.9 m
Height 12.4 m 3.0 m
Length 53.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 10,000 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 165,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 71,600 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 4 x 108 kN 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

The Il-62 Classic and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Piper respectively.

The Il-62 Classic reaches 900 km/h — 2.4:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Il-62 Classic has an operational range of 10,000 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Il-62 Classic operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 165,000 kg MTOW, the Il-62 Classic is 77:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The Il-62 Classic has been produced in 292 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The Il-62 Classic first flew 4 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1963 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-62 Classic or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-62 Classic is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-62 Classic or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-62 Classic or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-62 Classic or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 165,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-62 Classic or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-62 Classic is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-62 Classic or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-62 Classic entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-62 Classic or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 292 units of the Il-62 Classic.