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PA-44 Seminole vs Aermacchi S-211

PA-44 Seminole vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 667 km/h, range 1,695 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 2,750 kg, built 926 vs 60 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Aermacchi
First flight 1 January 1976 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1979 1984
Number produced 926 units 60 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 8.4 m
Height 2.6 m 3.8 m
Length 8.4 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 356 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or Aermacchi S-211?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,750 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or Aermacchi S-211?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or Aermacchi S-211?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.