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Il-86 Camber vs PA-34 Seneca

Ilyushin Il-86 Camber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-86 Camber
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
Il-86 Camber PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Piper
First flight 22 December 1976 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1980 1971
Number produced 106 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 48.1 m 11.9 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length 59.9 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 5,800 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling -- m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,000 kgf 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

The Il-86 Camber and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Piper respectively.

The Il-86 Camber reaches 950 km/h — 2.5x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Il-86 Camber has an operational range of 5,800 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca.

The Il-86 Camber has been produced in 106 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 9 years before the Il-86 Camber (1967 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-86 Camber or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-86 Camber is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 572 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-86 Camber or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-86 Camber has a longer range at 5,800 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-86 Camber or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-86 Camber or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,155 kg compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-86 Camber or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-86 Camber is longer at 59.9 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-86 Camber or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 9 years before the Il-86 Camber which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-86 Camber or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 106 units of the Il-86 Camber.