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DA42 Twin Star vs Tecnam P2002

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
Tecnam P2002 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2002
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Specifications
DA42 Twin Star Tecnam P2002
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Tecnam
First flight 9 December 2002 --
Year introduced 2004 2002
Number produced 600 units N/A
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² 11.5 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 8.6 m
Height 2.5 m 2.4 m
Length 8.0 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,092 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 3,995 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 598 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 50 kW 1 x 74 kW
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Overview

The DA42 Twin Star and the Tecnam P2002 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Tecnam respectively.

Top speed is 354 km/h for the DA42 Twin Star vs 250 km/h for the Tecnam P2002. The DA42 Twin Star has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 1,092 km for the Tecnam P2002. The DA42 Twin Star operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 3,995 m for the Tecnam P2002. At 2,000 kg MTOW, the DA42 Twin Star is 3.3x the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or Tecnam P2002?
The DA42 Twin Star is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2002's 250 km/h, a difference of 104 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or Tecnam P2002?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the Tecnam P2002's 1,092 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or Tecnam P2002?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2002's 3,995 meters (13,106 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or Tecnam P2002?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,000 kg compared to the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or Tecnam P2002?
The DA42 Twin Star is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Tecnam P2002's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or Tecnam P2002?
The Tecnam P2002 entered service first in 2002, 2 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.