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Kawasaki T-4 vs PA-44 Seminole

Kawasaki T-4 vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 311 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,724 kg, built 200 vs 926 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Piper
First flight 29 July 1985 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1988 1979
Number produced 200 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 21.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 11.8 m
Height 4.6 m 2.6 m
Length 13.0 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 727 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 9 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.