P68 vs PA-34 Seneca

Overview

The P68 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Vulcanair and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 322 km/h for the P68 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The P68 has an operational range of 2,043 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,850 m for the P68.

The P68 has been produced in 431 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 3 years before the P68 (1967 vs 1970).

P68

Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks.
Vulcanair P68 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Vulcanair
First flight 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 431 units
Average unit price $1.2 million
American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
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 --

P68

Wing area 18.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Height 3.4 m â—‰
Length 9.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 322 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,043 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,230 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 75 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 â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 82 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P68 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P68 or PA-34 Seneca?
The P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the P68 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the P68 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,155 kg compared to the P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the P68 or PA-34 Seneca?
The P68 is longer at 9.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the P68 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 0 years before the P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P68 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 431 units of the P68.