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PA-44 Seminole vs T-67 Firefly

PA-44 Seminole vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 311 vs 282 km/h, range 1,695 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 1,157 kg, built 926 vs 250 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Slingsby
First flight 1 January 1976 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1979 1974
Number produced 926 units 250 units
Average unit price $600K $500K
Wing area 17.1 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.7 m
Height 2.6 m 2.4 m
Length 8.4 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 753 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or T-67 Firefly?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or T-67 Firefly?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or T-67 Firefly?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or T-67 Firefly?
The PA-44 Seminole is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PA-44 Seminole or T-67 Firefly?
The PA-44 Seminole is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 5 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or T-67 Firefly?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.