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M-18 Dromader vs PA-34 Seneca

PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
M-18 Dromader PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Piper
First flight 27 August 1976 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1978 1971
Number produced 759 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 40.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 11.9 m
Height 3.7 m 3.0 m
Length 9.5 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 970 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 6,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 2,710 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 1 x 731 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

The M-18 Dromader and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by PZL Mielec and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the M-18 Dromader vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The M-18 Dromader has an operational range of 970 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,500 m for the M-18 Dromader.

The M-18 Dromader has been produced in 759 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 9 years before the M-18 Dromader (1967 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-18 Dromader or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 178 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-18 Dromader or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-18 Dromader or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-18 Dromader or PA-34 Seneca?
The M-18 Dromader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the M-18 Dromader or PA-34 Seneca?
The M-18 Dromader is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-18 Dromader or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 7 years before the M-18 Dromader which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-18 Dromader or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 759 units of the M-18 Dromader.