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Fairchild Metroliner vs PA-34 Seneca

Fairchild Metroliner vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 533 vs 378 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 2,155 kg, built 600 vs 5,037 units.

Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild MetrolinerFull specs
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 SenecaFull specs
Specifications
Fairchild Metroliner PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Swearingen Piper
First flight 26 August 1969 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1972 1971
Number produced 600 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 14.1 m 11.9 m
Height 5.1 m 3.0 m
Length 12.9 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 533 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 3,963 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fairchild Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fairchild Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The Fairchild Metroliner is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fairchild Metroliner or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 1 years before the Fairchild Metroliner which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner.