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PA-34 Seneca vs Y-7

PA-34 Seneca vs Y-7 at a glance — top speed 378 vs 503 km/h, range 1,611 vs 1,982 km, max takeoff weight 2,155 vs 21,800 kg.

Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Xian Y-7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-7
Specifications
PA-34 Seneca Y-7
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Xian
First flight 25 April 1967 25 December 1970
Year introduced 1971 --
Number produced 5037 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.4 m² 75.3 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 29.7 m
Height 3.0 m 8.6 m
Length 8.7 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 503 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km 1,982 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg 21,800 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg 14,988 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW 2 x 1,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-7?
The Y-7 is faster with a maximum speed of 503 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a longer range at 1,982 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher service ceiling at 8,750 meters (28,707 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,800 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-34 Seneca or Y-7?
The Y-7 is longer at 24.2 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.