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PA-34 Seneca vs Socata TBM

PA-34 Seneca vs Socata TBM at a glance — top speed 378 vs 555 km/h, range 1,611 vs 3,304 km, max takeoff weight 2,155 vs 3,354 kg, built 5,037 vs 1,000 units.

Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
PA-34 Seneca Socata TBM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Socata
First flight 25 April 1967 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1971 1990
Number produced 5037 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $4.5 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 12.7 m
Height 3.0 m 4.4 m
Length 8.7 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW 1 x 522 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-34 Seneca or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is faster with a maximum speed of 555 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 177 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-34 Seneca or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-34 Seneca or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher service ceiling at 9,185 meters (30,134 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-34 Seneca or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,354 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-34 Seneca or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-34 Seneca or Socata TBM?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 19 years before the Socata TBM which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-34 Seneca or Socata TBM?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,000 units of the Socata TBM.