CL-41 Tutor vs DA42 Twin Star

Overview

The CL-41 Tutor and the DA42 Twin Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Canadair and Diamond respectively.

The CL-41 Tutor reaches 782 km/h — 2.2x the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h. The CL-41 Tutor has an operational range of 1,519 km vs 2,250 km for the DA42 Twin Star. The CL-41 Tutor operates at altitudes up to 13,564 m compared to 9,000 m for the DA42 Twin Star. At 4,990 kg MTOW, the CL-41 Tutor is 2.5x the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.

The CL-41 Tutor has been produced in 212 units vs 600 for the DA42 Twin Star. The CL-41 Tutor first flew 42 years before the DA42 Twin Star (1960 vs 2002).

Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Canadair CL-41 Tutor Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 13 January 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 212 units
Average unit price --
Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004.
Diamond DA42 Twin Star Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond
First flight 9 December 2002
Year introduced 2004
Number produced 600 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
Wing area 20.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 10.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 782 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,519 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,564 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,195 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 kgf â—‰
Wing area 16.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.4 m â—‰
Height 2.5 m â—‰
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 354 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,250 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,200 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 50 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-41 Tutor or DA42 Twin Star?
The CL-41 Tutor is faster with a maximum speed of 782 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 428 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-41 Tutor or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-41 Tutor or DA42 Twin Star?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-41 Tutor or DA42 Twin Star?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,990 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-41 Tutor or DA42 Twin Star?
The CL-41 Tutor is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-41 Tutor or DA42 Twin Star?
The CL-41 Tutor entered service first in 1963, 41 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-41 Tutor or DA42 Twin Star?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.