PA-44 Seminole vs R22

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

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
Wing area 17.1 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m
Height 2.6 m â—‰
Length 8.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 311 km/h â—‰
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—‰
Profile drawing of Piper PA-44 Seminole

R22

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height 2.5 m â—‰
Length 8.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h â—‰
Operational range 387 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg â—‰
Empty weight 361 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Robinson R22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or R22?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 123 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or R22?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or R22?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or R22?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PA-44 Seminole or R22?
The PA-44 Seminole is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 0 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 926 units of the PA-44 Seminole.