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PA-34 Seneca vs PA-44 Seminole

PA-34 Seneca vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 378 vs 311 km/h, range 1,611 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 2,155 vs 1,724 kg, built 5,037 vs 926 units.

Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
PA-34 Seneca PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Piper
First flight 25 April 1967 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1971 1979
Number produced 5037 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 19.4 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 11.8 m
Height 3.0 m 2.6 m
Length 8.7 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-34 Seneca or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-34 Seneca or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-34 Seneca or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-34 Seneca or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,155 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-34 Seneca or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-34 Seneca is longer at 8.7 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-34 Seneca or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 8 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-34 Seneca or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 926 units of the PA-44 Seminole.