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PA-44 Seminole vs T-28 Trojan

PA-44 Seminole vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 311 vs 552 km/h, range 1,695 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 3,856 kg, built 926 vs 1,948 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper North American
First flight 1 January 1976 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1979 1950
Number produced 926 units 1948 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 12.2 m
Height 2.6 m 3.9 m
Length 8.4 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 29 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 926 units of the PA-44 Seminole.