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Fuji T-5 vs PA-44 Seminole

Fuji T-5 vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 357 vs 311 km/h, range 945 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 1,805 vs 1,724 kg, built 40 vs 926 units.

Fuji T-5 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-5
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Fuji T-5 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Piper
First flight 28 June 1984 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1988 1979
Number produced 40 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 16.5 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.8 m
Height 2.9 m 2.6 m
Length 8.4 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 945 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,805 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 1,082 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 261 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-5 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Fuji T-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-5 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Fuji T-5's 945 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-5 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Fuji T-5 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-5 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Fuji T-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,805 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-5 or PA-44 Seminole?
Both the Fuji T-5 and PA-44 Seminole are 8.4 meters long.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-5 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 9 years before the Fuji T-5 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-5 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 40 units of the Fuji T-5.