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PA-31 Navajo vs PA-34 Seneca

PA-31 Navajo vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 420 vs 378 km/h, range 1,875 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 2,948 vs 2,155 kg, built 3,942 vs 5,037 units.

Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
PA-31 Navajo PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Piper
First flight 30 September 1964 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1967 1971
Number produced 3942 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 12.4 m 11.9 m
Height 4.0 m 3.0 m
Length 9.9 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 420 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,875 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 8,016 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 1,783 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-31 Navajo is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-31 Navajo or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 3,942 units of the PA-31 Navajo.