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PA-44 Seminole vs T-41 Mescalero

PA-44 Seminole vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 311 vs 232 km/h, range 1,695 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 1,134 kg, built 926 vs 838 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Cessna
First flight 1 January 1976 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1979 1965
Number produced 926 units 838 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.9 m
Height 2.6 m 2.7 m
Length 8.4 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or T-41 Mescalero?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or T-41 Mescalero?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or T-41 Mescalero?
Both the PA-44 Seminole and T-41 Mescalero have a service ceiling of 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or T-41 Mescalero?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or T-41 Mescalero?
The PA-44 Seminole is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or T-41 Mescalero?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 838 units of the T-41 Mescalero.