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PA-34 Seneca vs Yak-40 Codling

Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-40 Codling
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Specifications
PA-34 Seneca Yak-40 Codling
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Yakovlev
First flight 25 April 1967 21 October 1966
Year introduced 1971 1968
Number produced 5037 units 1011 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.4 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 25.0 m
Height 3.0 m 6.5 m
Length 8.7 m 20.4 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 1,611 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg 15,500 kg
Empty weight 1,457 kg 9,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW 3 x 1,500 kgf
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Overview

The PA-34 Seneca and the Yak-40 Codling are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-40 Codling reaches 858 km/h — 2.3:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The PA-34 Seneca has an operational range of 1,611 km vs 1,800 km for the Yak-40 Codling. The Yak-40 Codling operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 15,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-40 Codling is 7.2:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in 5,037 units vs 1,011 for the Yak-40 Codling. The Yak-40 Codling first flew 1 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1966 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-34 Seneca or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-34 Seneca or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-34 Seneca or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-34 Seneca or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,500 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-34 Seneca or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-34 Seneca or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-34 Seneca or Yak-40 Codling?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,011 units of the Yak-40 Codling.