PA-34 Seneca vs Y-12
The PA-34 Seneca and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Harbin respectively. Top speed is 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The PA-34 Seneca has an operational range of 1,611 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12. At 5,300 kg MTOW, the Y-12 is 2.5x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in 5,037 units vs 71 for the Y-12. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 15 years before the Y-12 (1967 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 25 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 5037 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 14 July 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 71 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 378 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,611 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,155 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,457 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 82 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 34.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 328 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,340 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,840 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 205 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-12?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-12?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-12?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,300 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-12?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 14 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-12?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.