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AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs PA-44 Seminole

AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 904 vs 311 km/h, range 2,280 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 7,940 vs 1,724 kg, built 62 vs 926 units.

AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang military training aircraft side profile drawing
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
AT-3 Tsu Chiang PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Piper
First flight 16 September 1980 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced 62 units 926 units
Average unit price $4 million $600K
Wing area 21.9 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 11.8 m
Height 4.4 m 2.6 m
Length 12.9 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or PA-44 Seminole?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 593 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or PA-44 Seminole?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or PA-44 Seminole?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or PA-44 Seminole?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,940 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or PA-44 Seminole?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or PA-44 Seminole?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the AT-3 Tsu Chiang which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.