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DA42 Twin Star vs Yak-130 Mitten

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 DA42 Twin Star
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
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Specifications
DA42 Twin Star Yak-130 Mitten
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Yakovlev
First flight 9 December 2002 26 May 1996
Year introduced 2004 2010
Number produced 600 units 186 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $18 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 9.8 m
Height 2.5 m 4.8 m
Length 8.0 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 10,290 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 100 kW 2 x 2,500 kgf
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Overview

The DA42 Twin Star and the Yak-130 Mitten are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-130 Mitten reaches 1,060 km/h — 3.0x the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h. The DA42 Twin Star has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-130 Mitten. The Yak-130 Mitten operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 9,000 m for the DA42 Twin Star. At 10,290 kg MTOW, the Yak-130 Mitten is 5.1x the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.

The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in 600 units vs 186 for the Yak-130 Mitten. Unit cost is $1.3M for the DA42 Twin Star vs $18M for the Yak-130 Mitten. The Yak-130 Mitten first flew 6 years before the DA42 Twin Star (1996 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 706 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the DA42 Twin Star at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The DA42 Twin Star entered service first in 2004, 6 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.