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Beechcraft Baron vs PA-44 Seminole

Beechcraft Baron vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 370 vs 311 km/h, range 1,745 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 1,724 kg, built 6,884 vs 926 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Piper
First flight 29 February 1960 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1961 1979
Number produced 6884 units 926 units
Average unit price $1 million $600K
Wing area 18.5 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.8 m
Height 3.0 m 2.6 m
Length 9.0 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 926 units of the PA-44 Seminole.