PA-31 Navajo vs PA-34 Seneca

Overview

The PA-31 Navajo and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-31 Navajo has an operational range of 1,875 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca.

The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in 3,942 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 3 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1964 vs 1967).

American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 3942 units
Average unit price --
American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side 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 12.4 m β—‰
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 9.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 420 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,875 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,016 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,783 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 116 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 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.