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M-346 Master vs PA-44 Seminole

M-346 Master vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 311 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,724 kg, built 92 vs 926 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
M-346 Master PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Piper
First flight 15 July 2004 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2015 1979
Number produced 92 units 926 units
Average unit price $40 million $600K
Wing area 23.5 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 11.8 m
Height 4.8 m 2.6 m
Length 11.5 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or PA-44 Seminole?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 781 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or PA-44 Seminole?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or PA-44 Seminole?
The M-346 Master 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 M-346 Master or PA-44 Seminole?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or PA-44 Seminole?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or PA-44 Seminole?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 36 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.