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DA42 Twin Star vs Lasta-95

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
UTVA Lasta-95 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 Lasta-95
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Specifications
DA42 Twin Star Lasta-95
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond UTVA
First flight 9 December 2002 2 September 1985
Year introduced 2004 2010
Number produced 600 units 37 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 9.7 m
Height 2.5 m -- m
Length 8.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 345 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,160 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 888 kg
Total thrust 2 x 50 kW 0
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Overview

The DA42 Twin Star and the Lasta-95 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and UTVA respectively.

Top speed is 354 km/h for the DA42 Twin Star vs 345 km/h for the Lasta-95. The DA42 Twin Star has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 1,160 km for the Lasta-95. The DA42 Twin Star operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 6,000 m for the Lasta-95.

The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in 600 units vs 37 for the Lasta-95. The Lasta-95 first flew 17 years before the DA42 Twin Star (1985 vs 2002).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or Lasta-95?
The DA42 Twin Star is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the Lasta-95's 345 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or Lasta-95?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the Lasta-95's 1,160 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or Lasta-95?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Lasta-95's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or Lasta-95?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,000 kg compared to the Lasta-95's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or Lasta-95?
The DA42 Twin Star is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Lasta-95's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or Lasta-95?
The DA42 Twin Star entered service first in 2004, 6 years before the Lasta-95 which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or Lasta-95?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 37 units of the Lasta-95.