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DA42 Twin Star vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 DA42 Twin Star
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
DA42 Twin Star T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond KAI
First flight 9 December 2002 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2004 2005
Number produced 600 units 200 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $25 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 9.2 m
Height 2.5 m 4.8 m
Length 8.0 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 2 x 50 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Overview

The DA42 Twin Star and the T-50 Golden Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and KAI respectively.

The T-50 Golden Eagle reaches 1,840 km/h — 5.2x the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h. The DA42 Twin Star has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 1,851 km for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 9,000 m for the DA42 Twin Star. At 13,472 kg MTOW, the T-50 Golden Eagle is 6.7x the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.

The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in 600 units vs 200 for the T-50 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $1.3M for the DA42 Twin Star vs $25M for the T-50 Golden Eagle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 1,486 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DA42 Twin Star at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The DA42 Twin Star entered service first in 2004, 1 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.