PA-44 Seminole vs R22
Overview
The PA-44 Seminole and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Robinson respectively.
Top speed is 311 km/h for the PA-44 Seminole vs 188 km/h for the R22. The PA-44 Seminole has an operational range of 1,695 km vs 387 km for the R22. The PA-44 Seminole operates at altitudes up to 5,200 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 1,724 kg MTOW, the PA-44 Seminole is 2.8x the R22's 621 kg.
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in 926 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $0.6M for the PA-44 Seminole vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 1 years before the PA-44 Seminole (1975 vs 1976).
| American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 | $600K |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 | $400K |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,695 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,068 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 65 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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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.