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PA-44 Seminole vs SAAB 105

PA-44 Seminole vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 970 km/h, range 1,695 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 4,635 kg, built 926 vs 192 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole SAAB 105
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Saab
First flight 1 January 1976 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1979 1967
Number produced 926 units 192 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 9.5 m
Height 2.6 m 2.7 m
Length 8.4 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 659 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or SAAB 105?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.