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PA-34 Seneca vs Tu-154 Careless

Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
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Specifications
PA-34 Seneca Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Tupolev
First flight 25 April 1967 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1971 1972
Number produced 5037 units 1026 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 37.6 m
Height 3.0 m 11.4 m
Length 8.7 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Overview

The PA-34 Seneca and the Tu-154 Careless are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-154 Careless reaches 913 km/h — 2.4:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The PA-34 Seneca has an operational range of 1,611 km vs 6,600 km for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-154 Careless operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 104,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-154 Careless is 48:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in 5,037 units vs 1,026 for the Tu-154 Careless. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 1 years before the Tu-154 Careless (1967 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-34 Seneca or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 535 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-34 Seneca or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-34 Seneca or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-34 Seneca or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 104,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-34 Seneca or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-34 Seneca or Tu-154 Careless?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 1 years before the Tu-154 Careless which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-34 Seneca or Tu-154 Careless?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,026 units of the Tu-154 Careless.