Piper Seneca vs Vulcanair P68 Tc Observer
| Spec | VulcanAir P68 TC Observer | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | VulcanAir | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | P68 TC Observer | Seneca |
| Certification | EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1136 | 828 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1433 | 1331 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G950 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 165 | 200 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 1.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.28 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 337 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | — | $1,095,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | No | No |
| Model | TIO-360-C1A6D | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1800 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 210 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | 173 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 177 | 122 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 30.02 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 39.37 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 3.9 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 5.84 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.15 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 87.51 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 29 | — |