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PA-44 Seminole vs T-5 Brave Eagle

PA-44 Seminole vs T-5 Brave Eagle at a glance — top speed 311 vs 1,030 km/h, range 1,695 vs 1,350 km, built 926 vs 17 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
KAI T-5 Brave Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole T-5 Brave Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper KAI
First flight 1 January 1976 10 June 2020
Year introduced 1979 2021
Number produced 926 units 17 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 17.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 9.0 m
Height 2.6 m 4.6 m
Length 8.4 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 1030 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 4,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,030 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 719 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 42 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 17 units of the T-5 Brave Eagle.