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PA-34 Seneca vs Short Skyvan

Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
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Specifications
PA-34 Seneca Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Short Brothers
First flight 25 April 1967 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1971 1963
Number produced 5037 units 149 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.4 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 19.8 m
Height 3.0 m 4.6 m
Length 8.7 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Overview

The PA-34 Seneca and the Short Skyvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca vs 325 km/h for the Short Skyvan. The PA-34 Seneca has an operational range of 1,611 km vs 1,115 km for the Short Skyvan. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,858 m for the Short Skyvan. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the Short Skyvan is 2.6:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in 5,037 units vs 149 for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan first flew 4 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1963 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-34 Seneca or Short Skyvan?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-34 Seneca or Short Skyvan?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-34 Seneca or Short Skyvan?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-34 Seneca or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-34 Seneca or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-34 Seneca or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 8 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-34 Seneca or Short Skyvan?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.