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PA-44 Seminole vs T-39 Sabreliner

PA-44 Seminole vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 311 vs 885 km/h, range 1,695 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 8,056 kg, built 926 vs 200 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper North American
First flight 1 January 1976 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1979 1962
Number produced 926 units 200 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 13.6 m
Height 2.6 m 4.9 m
Length 8.4 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 574 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 17 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or T-39 Sabreliner?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.