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Kawasaki C-1 vs PA-34 Seneca

Kawasaki C-1 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 806 vs 378 km/h, range 3,353 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 45,000 vs 2,155 kg, built 31 vs 5,037 units.

Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Kawasaki C-1 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Piper
First flight 12 November 1970 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1974 1971
Number produced 31 units 5037 units
Average unit price $50 million --
Wing area 120.5 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 30.3 m 11.9 m
Height 10.0 m 3.0 m
Length 29.0 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 3,353 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 24,300 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,574 kgf 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Kawasaki C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 428 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a longer range at 3,353 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Kawasaki C-1 is longer at 29.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 3 years before the Kawasaki C-1 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-1 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.