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Nord 3400 vs PA-34 Seneca

Nord 3400 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 235 vs 378 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 2,155 kg, built 152 vs 5,037 units.

Nord 3400 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nord 3400
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Nord 3400 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Nord Piper
First flight 20 January 1958 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1959 1971
Number produced 152 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 20.8 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 11.9 m
Height 3.1 m 3.0 m
Length 8.4 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 235 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 920 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nord 3400 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Nord 3400's 235 km/h, a difference of 143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nord 3400 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Nord 3400's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nord 3400 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Nord 3400's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nord 3400 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,155 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Nord 3400 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is longer at 8.7 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nord 3400 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Nord 3400 entered service first in 1959, 12 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nord 3400 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 152 units of the Nord 3400.