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DA42 Twin Star vs PA-44 Seminole

DA42 Twin Star vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 354 vs 311 km/h, range 2,250 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 2,000 vs 1,724 kg, built 600 vs 926 units.

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
DA42 Twin Star PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Piper
First flight 9 December 2002 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2004 1979
Number produced 600 units 926 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $600K
Wing area 16.3 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 11.8 m
Height 2.5 m 2.6 m
Length 8.0 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 100 kW 2 x 130 kW
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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.