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Hawker 400 vs PA-44 Seminole

Hawker 400 vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 860 vs 311 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 1,724 kg, built 951 vs 926 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
Hawker 400 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Piper
First flight 29 August 1978 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1978 1979
Number produced 951 units 926 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $600K
Wing area 22.4 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 11.8 m
Height 4.2 m 2.6 m
Length 14.8 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 549 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 1 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 926 units of the PA-44 Seminole.