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PA-34 Seneca vs Short 360

PA-34 Seneca vs Short 360 at a glance — top speed 378 vs 404 km/h, range 1,611 vs 1,595 km, max takeoff weight 2,155 vs 12,292 kg, built 5,037 vs 165 units.

Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
PA-34 Seneca Short 360
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Short Brothers
First flight 25 April 1967 1 June 1981
Year introduced 1971 1982
Number produced 5037 units 165 units
Average unit price -- $6.2 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 22.8 m
Height 3.0 m 7.2 m
Length 8.7 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 404 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km 1,595 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg 12,292 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg 7,870 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW 2 x 1,062 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 360?
The Short 360 is faster with a maximum speed of 404 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 360?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Short 360's 1,595 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 360?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 360?
The Short 360 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,292 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 360?
The Short 360 is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 360?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 11 years before the Short 360 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-34 Seneca or Short 360?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 165 units of the Short 360.