PA-31 Navajo vs PA-34 Seneca
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s. | |
| 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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| 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 164 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of PA-31 Navajo by Udi Brill.
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.