Cessna 402 vs PA-34 Seneca

Overview

The Cessna 402 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 426 km/h for the Cessna 402 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Cessna 402 has an operational range of 2,358 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca.

The Cessna 402 has been produced in 2 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The Cessna 402 first flew 2 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1965 vs 1967).

American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era.
Cessna Cessna 402 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 26 August 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $360K
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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 5037 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 21.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.5 m β—‰
Height 3.5 m β—‰
Length 11.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 426 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,358 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,199 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,846 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 121 kW β—‰
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.9 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,611 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 82 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Cessna 402 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 Cessna 402 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.