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Cessna 340 vs DA42 Twin Star

Cessna 340 vs DA42 Twin Star at a glance — top speed 452 vs 354 km/h, range 2,602 vs 2,250 km, max takeoff weight 2,717 vs 2,000 kg, built 1,351 vs 600 units.

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Specifications
Cessna 340 DA42 Twin Star
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Diamond
First flight 1 January 1970 9 December 2002
Year introduced 1972 2004
Number produced 1351 units 600 units
Average unit price $140K $1.3 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 13.4 m
Height 3.8 m 2.5 m
Length 10.5 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 452 km/h 354 km/h
Operational range 2,602 km 2,250 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,717 kg 2,000 kg
Empty weight 1,779 kg 1,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 230 kW 2 x 100 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 340 or DA42 Twin Star?
The Cessna 340 is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or DA42 Twin Star?
The Cessna 340 has a longer range at 2,602 km compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or DA42 Twin Star?
The Cessna 340 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or DA42 Twin Star?
The Cessna 340 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,717 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or DA42 Twin Star?
The Cessna 340 is longer at 10.5 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 340 or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or DA42 Twin Star?
The Cessna 340 entered service first in 1972, 32 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or DA42 Twin Star?
The Cessna 340 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,351 units compared to 600 units of the DA42 Twin Star.