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PA-34 Seneca vs VC-25 "Air Force One"

PA-34 Seneca vs VC-25 "Air Force One" at a glance — top speed 378 vs 1,014 km/h, range 1,611 vs 12,600 km, max takeoff weight 2,155 vs 377,842 kg, built 5,037 vs 2 units.

Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Boeing VC-25 "Air Force One" military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VC-25 "Air Force One"
Specifications
PA-34 Seneca VC-25 "Air Force One"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Boeing
First flight 25 April 1967 1 September 1989
Year introduced 1971 1990
Number produced 5037 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $325 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 59.6 m
Height 3.0 m 19.3 m
Length 8.7 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km 12,600 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-34 Seneca or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 636 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-34 Seneca or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-34 Seneca or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-34 Seneca or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-34 Seneca or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-34 Seneca or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 19 years before the VC-25 "Air Force One" which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-34 Seneca or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 2 units of the VC-25 "Air Force One".