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PA-44 Seminole vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

PA-44 Seminole vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 311 vs 590 km/h, range 1,695 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 5,057 kg, built 926 vs 52 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper AIDC
First flight 1 January 1976 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1979 1976
Number produced 926 units 52 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 12.2 m
Height 2.6 m 3.7 m
Length 8.4 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 279 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.