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PA-44 Seminole vs T-25 Universal

PA-44 Seminole vs T-25 Universal at a glance — top speed 311 vs 300 km/h, range 1,695 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 1,700 kg, built 926 vs 189 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole T-25 Universal
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Neiva
First flight 1 January 1976 29 April 1966
Year introduced 1979 1971
Number produced 926 units 189 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 11.0 m
Height 2.6 m 3.0 m
Length 8.4 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 1,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 1 x 220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or T-25 Universal?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the T-25 Universal's 300 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or T-25 Universal?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or T-25 Universal?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal entered service first in 1971, 8 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or T-25 Universal?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.