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AW169 vs DA42 Twin Star

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 DA42 Twin Star
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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 375 kW 2 x 50 kW
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Overview

The AW169 and the DA42 Twin Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Diamond respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 354 km/h for the DA42 Twin Star. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 2,250 km for the DA42 Twin Star. The DA42 Twin Star operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the AW169. At 4,500 kg MTOW, the AW169 is 2.2x the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.

The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 600 for the DA42 Twin Star. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $1.3M for the DA42 Twin Star. The DA42 Twin Star first flew 10 years before the AW169 (2002 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.