DA42 Twin Star vs PA-44 Seminole
| Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Diamond |
| First flight | 9 December 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 1 January 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 926 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 354 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,250 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,200 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 100 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,695 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,724 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,068 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 130 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DA42 Twin Star by Diamond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or PA-44 Seminole?
The DA42 Twin Star is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or PA-44 Seminole?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or PA-44 Seminole?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or PA-44 Seminole?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,000 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or PA-44 Seminole?
The DA42 Twin Star is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 25 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 600 units of the DA42 Twin Star.