DA42 Twin Star vs Diamond DA62
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Specifications
|
DA42 Twin Star |
Diamond DA62 |
| Origin country |
🇦🇹 Austria |
🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Diamond |
Diamond |
| First flight |
9 December 2002 |
1 April 2012 |
| Year introduced |
2004 |
2015 |
| Number produced |
600 units |
120 units |
| Average unit price |
$1.3 million |
$1.9 million |
| Wing area |
16.3 m² |
17.1 m² |
| Wingspan |
13.4 m |
14.6 m |
| Height |
2.5 m |
2.8 m |
| Length |
8.0 m |
9.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
354 km/h |
372 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,250 km |
2,380 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,000 m |
6,069 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
2,000 kg |
2,300 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,200 kg |
1,590 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 50 kW
|
2 x 66 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or Diamond DA62?
The Diamond DA62 is faster with a maximum speed of 372 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or Diamond DA62?
The Diamond DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or Diamond DA62?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Diamond DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or Diamond DA62?
The Diamond DA62 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or Diamond DA62?
The Diamond DA62 is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or Diamond DA62?
The Diamond DA62 is more expensive at approximately $1.9 million per unit compared to the DA42 Twin Star at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or Diamond DA62?
The DA42 Twin Star entered service first in 2004, 11 years before the Diamond DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or Diamond DA62?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 120 units of the Diamond DA62.
