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PA-44 Seminole vs T-23 Uirapuru

PA-44 Seminole vs T-23 Uirapuru at a glance — top speed 311 vs 225 km/h, range 1,695 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 840 kg, built 926 vs 155 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole T-23 Uirapuru
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Aerotec
First flight 1 January 1976 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1979 1968
Number produced 926 units 155 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 8.5 m
Height 2.6 m 2.7 m
Length 8.4 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 225 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 840 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 1 x 120 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or T-23 Uirapuru?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or T-23 Uirapuru?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or T-23 Uirapuru?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or T-23 Uirapuru?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or T-23 Uirapuru?
The PA-44 Seminole is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 11 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or T-23 Uirapuru?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.