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PA-44 Seminole vs T-7 Red Hawk

PA-44 Seminole vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 311 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,695 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 5,500 kg, built 926 vs 2 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Boeing
First flight 1 January 1976 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1979 2028
Number produced 926 units 2 units
Average unit price $600K $22 million
Wing area 17.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.0 m
Height 2.6 m 4.0 m
Length 8.4 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 989 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PA-44 Seminole or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or T-7 Red Hawk?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 49 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or T-7 Red Hawk?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.