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PA-34 Seneca vs Short 330

PA-34 Seneca vs Short 330 at a glance — top speed 378 vs 350 km/h, range 1,611 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 2,155 vs 10,387 kg, built 5,037 vs 141 units.

Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Short 330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short 330
Specifications
PA-34 Seneca Short 330
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Short Brothers
First flight 25 April 1967 22 August 1974
Year introduced 1971 1976
Number produced 5037 units 141 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.4 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 22.8 m
Height 3.0 m 5.0 m
Length 8.7 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW 2 x 895 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 330?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Short 330's 350 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 330?
The Short 330 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 Short 330?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 330?
The Short 330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 330?
The Short 330 is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 330?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 5 years before the Short 330 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 330?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.