Beechcraft Baron vs PA-44 Seminole
| American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 February 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 6884 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 1 January 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 926 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 18.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,005 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,313 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,432 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,695 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,724 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,068 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 130 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Beechcraft Baron by Beechcraft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 0 km/h, a difference of 311 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or PA-44 Seminole?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 926 units of the PA-44 Seminole.