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PA-44 Seminole vs T-6 Texan II

PA-44 Seminole vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 311 vs 585 km/h, range 1,695 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 2,858 kg, built 926 vs 850 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1976 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1979 2001
Number produced 926 units 850 units
Average unit price $600K $4.3 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.2 m
Height 2.6 m 3.3 m
Length 8.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 274 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PA-44 Seminole or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or T-6 Texan II?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 22 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or T-6 Texan II?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.