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Cessna 402 vs PA-44 Seminole

Cessna 402 vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 426 vs 311 km/h, range 2,358 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 3,107 vs 1,724 kg, built 2 vs 926 units.

Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
Cessna 402 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 26 August 1965 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1967 1979
Number produced 2 units 926 units
Average unit price $360K $600K
Wing area 21.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 11.8 m
Height 3.5 m 2.6 m
Length 11.1 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 426 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 2,358 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 8,199 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 1,846 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 402 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.