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MB-339 vs PA-44 Seminole

MB-339 vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 898 vs 311 km/h, range 1,760 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 1,724 kg, built 230 vs 926 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
MB-339 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Piper
First flight 12 August 1976 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1979 1979
Number produced 230 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 19.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.8 m
Height 3.6 m 2.6 m
Length 11.0 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 587 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or PA-44 Seminole?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or PA-44 Seminole?
Both the MB-339 and PA-44 Seminole entered service in the same year: 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.