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MB-326K vs PA-44 Seminole

MB-326K vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 806 vs 311 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,724 kg, built 800 vs 926 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
MB-326K PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Piper
First flight 10 December 1957 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1962 1979
Number produced 800 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 19.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.8 m
Height 3.7 m 2.6 m
Length 10.7 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 495 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 17 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.