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Vulcanair P68 vs PA-34 Seneca

Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
Vulcanair P68 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Vulcanair Piper
First flight 25 May 1970 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971 1971
Number produced 431 units 5037 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area 18.6 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 11.9 m
Height 3.4 m 3.0 m
Length 9.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 322 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,043 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 5,850 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,990 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 1,230 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 75 kW 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

The Vulcanair 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 Vulcanair P68 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Vulcanair 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 Vulcanair P68.

The Vulcanair 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 Vulcanair P68 (1967 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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