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GAF Nomad vs PA-34 Seneca

GAF Nomad vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 311 vs 378 km/h, range 1,350 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 3,855 vs 2,155 kg, built 172 vs 5,037 units.

GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
GAF Nomad PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer GAF Piper
First flight 23 July 1971 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1975 1971
Number produced 172 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.1 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 16.5 m 11.9 m
Height 5.5 m 3.0 m
Length 12.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,350 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,855 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 2,150 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 313 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GAF Nomad or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GAF Nomad or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the GAF Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the GAF Nomad or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the GAF Nomad or PA-34 Seneca?
The GAF Nomad has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,855 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the GAF Nomad or PA-34 Seneca?
The GAF Nomad is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the GAF Nomad or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 4 years before the GAF Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GAF Nomad or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 172 units of the GAF Nomad.