Metroliner vs PA-34 Seneca
The Metroliner and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Swearingen and Piper respectively. Top speed is 533 km/h for the Metroliner vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Metroliner has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Metroliner operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 6,350 kg MTOW, the Metroliner is 2.9x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Metroliner has been produced in 600 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 2 years before the Metroliner (1967 vs 1969).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Swearingen |
| First flight | 26 August 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s. | |
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| 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 | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 533 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 522 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 |
| Total thrust | 2 x 82 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Metroliner is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 1 years before the Metroliner which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 600 units of the Metroliner.