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Ansat vs DA42 Twin Star

Ansat vs DA42 Twin Star at a glance — top speed 275 vs 354 km/h, range 505 vs 2,250 km, max takeoff weight 3,600 vs 2,000 kg, built 50 vs 600 units.

Kazan Helicopters Ansat military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ansat
Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
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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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.