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Jetstream 31 vs PA-34 Seneca

Jetstream 31 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 487 vs 378 km/h, range 1,260 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 6,954 vs 2,155 kg, built 386 vs 5,037 units.

British Aerospace Jetstream 31 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Jetstream 31 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Piper
First flight 28 March 1980 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1982 1971
Number produced 386 units 5037 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 25.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 11.9 m
Height 5.3 m 3.0 m
Length 14.4 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 487 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,260 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,954 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 4,360 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jetstream 31 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Jetstream 31 is faster with a maximum speed of 487 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jetstream 31 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jetstream 31 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Jetstream 31's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jetstream 31 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,954 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Jetstream 31 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Jetstream 31 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jetstream 31 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 11 years before the Jetstream 31 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jetstream 31 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.