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Ansat vs DA42 Twin Star

Kazan Helicopters Ansat military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ansat
Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 DA42 Twin Star
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Specifications
Ansat DA42 Twin Star
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kazan Helicopters Diamond
First flight 17 August 1999 9 December 2002
Year introduced 2013 2004
Number produced 50 units 600 units
Average unit price $8 million $1.3 million
Wing area 103.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.5 m 13.4 m
Height 3.4 m 2.5 m
Length 13.8 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h 354 km/h
Operational range 505 km 2,250 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 2,000 kg
Empty weight 2,365 kg 1,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 470 kW 2 x 100 kW
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Overview

The Ansat and the DA42 Twin Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kazan Helicopters and Diamond respectively.

Top speed is 275 km/h for the Ansat vs 354 km/h for the DA42 Twin Star. The Ansat has an operational range of 505 km vs 2,250 km for the DA42 Twin Star. The DA42 Twin Star operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ansat.

The Ansat has been produced in 50 units vs 600 for the DA42 Twin Star. Unit cost is $8M for the Ansat vs $1.3M for the DA42 Twin Star. The Ansat first flew 3 years before the DA42 Twin Star (1999 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ansat or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the Ansat's 275 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the Ansat's 505 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Ansat's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or DA42 Twin Star?
The Ansat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,600 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or DA42 Twin Star?
The Ansat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ansat or DA42 Twin Star?
The Ansat is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the DA42 Twin Star at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Ansat or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star entered service first in 2004, 9 years before the Ansat which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 50 units of the Ansat.