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Vulcanair P68 vs PA-44 Seminole

Vulcanair P68 vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 322 vs 311 km/h, range 2,043 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 1,990 vs 1,724 kg, built 431 vs 926 units.

Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
Vulcanair P68 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Vulcanair Piper
First flight 25 May 1970 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1971 1979
Number produced 431 units 926 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $600K
Wing area 18.6 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 11.8 m
Height 3.4 m 2.6 m
Length 9.6 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 322 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 2,043 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 5,850 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,990 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 1,230 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 149 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Vulcanair P68 is faster with a maximum speed of 322 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Vulcanair P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Vulcanair P68 has a higher service ceiling at 5,850 meters (19,192 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Vulcanair P68 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,990 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Vulcanair P68 is longer at 9.6 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Vulcanair P68 is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Vulcanair P68 entered service first in 1971, 8 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vulcanair P68 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 431 units of the Vulcanair P68.