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PA-44 Seminole vs NAMC YS-11

PA-44 Seminole vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 470 km/h, range 1,695 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 23,500 kg, built 926 vs 182 units.

Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
PA-44 Seminole NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper NAMC
First flight 1 January 1976 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1979 1965
Number produced 926 units 182 units
Average unit price $600K $2.2 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 32.0 m
Height 2.6 m 9.0 m
Length 8.4 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 1,068 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PA-44 Seminole or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is more expensive at approximately $2.2 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or NAMC YS-11?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.