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Diamond DA42 Twin Star

Diamond Aircraft · Multi-engine Trainer/ISR · Austria · Modern (1992–2009)

Diamond DA42 Twin Star — Multi-engine Trainer/ISR
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The Diamond DA42 Twin Star is a four seat, twin engine, propeller-driven airplane developed and manufactured in Austria and Canada by Diamond Aircraft Industries, an Austrian subsidiary of China-based Wanfeng Aviation. It was Diamond's first twin engine design, as well as the first new European twin-engine aircraft in its category to be developed in over 25 years. In 2004, the DA42 became the first diesel-powered fixed-wing aircraft to perform a non-stop crossing of the North Atlantic.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Austria
Manufacturer
Diamond Aircraft
Operator
Flight schools / surveillance / private
Primary Role
Multi-engine Trainer/ISR
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2002
Produced
1600
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$750K new / $250-500K used
Engine
2x Austro Engine AE300 diesel
Thrust / Power
368 hp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
28
Wingspan (ft)
44.9
Empty Weight (lb)
3131
MTOW (lb)
4407
Endurance (hr)
8
Service Ceiling (ft)
18000
Range (mi)
1166
Max Speed (mph)
196