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P.166 vs PA-34 Seneca

P.166 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 400 vs 378 km/h, range 2,084 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 2,155 kg, built 154 vs 5,037 units.

Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
P.166 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Piper
First flight 26 November 1957 25 April 1967
Year introduced -- 1971
Number produced 154 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 26.6 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 11.9 m
Height 5.0 m 3.0 m
Length 11.9 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 400 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,084 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 8,535 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 2,650 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 448 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P.166 or PA-34 Seneca?
The P.166 is faster with a maximum speed of 400 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P.166 or PA-34 Seneca?
The P.166 has a longer range at 2,084 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the P.166 or PA-34 Seneca?
The P.166 has a higher service ceiling at 8,535 meters (28,001 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the P.166 or PA-34 Seneca?
The P.166 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the P.166 or PA-34 Seneca?
The P.166 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P.166 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.