L-410 vs PA-34 Seneca

The L-410 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Let and Piper respectively. Top speed is 365 km/h for the L-410 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The L-410 has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,000 m for the L-410. At 5,800 kg MTOW, the L-410 is 2.7x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The L-410 has been produced in 1,200 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 2 years before the L-410 (1967 vs 1969).

Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Let L-410 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $-- million
American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 5037 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 35.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW â—‰
Wing area 19.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,611 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-410 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-410 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-410 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-410 or PA-34 Seneca?
The L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the L-410 or PA-34 Seneca?
The L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-410 or PA-34 Seneca?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-410 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,200 units of the L-410.