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DA42 Twin Star vs SW-4 Puszczyk

DA42 Twin Star vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 354 vs 260 km/h, range 2,250 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 2,000 vs 1,800 kg, built 600 vs 40 units.

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 DA42 Twin Star
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
DA42 Twin Star SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond PZL-Świdnik
First flight 9 December 2002 29 October 1996
Year introduced 2004 2002
Number produced 600 units 40 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $700K
Wing area 16.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 9.0 m
Height 2.5 m 3.1 m
Length 8.0 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 790 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 1,050 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 SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DA42 Twin Star is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,000 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DA42 Twin Star is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk entered service first in 2002, 2 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.