PA-44 Seminole vs Yak-11 Moose

The PA-44 Seminole and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 311 km/h for the PA-44 Seminole vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The PA-44 Seminole has an operational range of 1,695 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 5,200 m for the PA-44 Seminole. The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in 926 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $0.6M for the PA-44 Seminole vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 31 years before the PA-44 Seminole (1945 vs 1976).

American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-44 Seminole Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 926 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wing area 17.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.8 m â—‰
Height 2.6 m â—‰
Length 8.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 311 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,695 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,068 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW â—‰
Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or Yak-11 Moose?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,500 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PA-44 Seminole or Yak-11 Moose?
The PA-44 Seminole is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 33 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 926 units of the PA-44 Seminole.