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DA42 Twin Star vs Fuji T-7

DA42 Twin Star vs Fuji T-7 at a glance — max takeoff weight 2,000 vs 1,585 kg, built 600 vs 49 units.

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
Fuji T-7 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-7
Specifications
DA42 Twin Star Fuji T-7
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Fuji
First flight 9 December 2002 1 January 2002
Year introduced 2004 2003
Number produced 600 units 49 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² 16.5 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 10.0 m
Height 2.5 m 3.0 m
Length 8.0 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 2,250 km -- km
Service ceiling 9,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 1,585 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 100 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or Fuji T-7?
The DA42 Twin Star is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the Fuji T-7's 0 km/h, a difference of 354 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or Fuji T-7?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the Fuji T-7's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or Fuji T-7?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Fuji T-7's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or Fuji T-7?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,000 kg compared to the Fuji T-7's 1,585 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or Fuji T-7?
The Fuji T-7 is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or Fuji T-7?
The Fuji T-7 entered service first in 2003, 1 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or Fuji T-7?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 49 units of the Fuji T-7.