DA42 Twin Star vs PC-24
| Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004. | |
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| 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 |
| Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 11 May 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| 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 100 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 30.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 787 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,005 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,967 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,529 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DA42 Twin Star by Diamond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or PC-24?
The PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 433 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or PC-24?
The PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or PC-24?
The PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the DA42 Twin Star at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or PC-24?
The DA42 Twin Star entered service first in 2004, 14 years before the PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or PC-24?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 100 units of the PC-24.