AW169 vs DA42 Twin Star
AW169 vs DA42 Twin Star at a glance — top speed 306 vs 354 km/h, range 820 vs 2,250 km, max takeoff weight 4,500 vs 2,000 kg, built 130 vs 600 units.
Specifications
|
AW169 |
DA42 Twin Star |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Diamond |
| First flight |
10 May 2012 |
9 December 2002 |
| Year introduced |
2015 |
2004 |
| Number produced |
130 units |
600 units |
| Average unit price |
$9 million |
$1.3 million |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
16.3 m² |
| Wingspan |
12.1 m |
13.4 m |
| Height |
4.5 m |
2.5 m |
| Length |
14.7 m |
8.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
306 km/h |
354 km/h |
| Operational range |
820 km |
2,250 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,000 m |
9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,500 kg |
2,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,850 kg |
1,200 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 750 kW
|
2 x 100 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the AW169 or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or DA42 Twin Star?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or DA42 Twin Star?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or DA42 Twin Star?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the DA42 Twin Star at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star entered service first in 2004, 11 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.
