GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Diamond DA62 vs E-8 Joint STARS

Diamond DA62 vs E-8 Joint STARS at a glance — top speed 372 vs 853 km/h, range 2,380 vs 6,821 km, max takeoff weight 2,300 vs 152,407 kg, built 120 vs 17 units.

Diamond DA62 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 Diamond DA62
Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-8 Joint STARS
Specifications
Diamond DA62 E-8 Joint STARS
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 April 2012 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2015 1996
Number produced 120 units 17 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $250 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 283.4 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 44.4 m
Height 2.8 m 13.0 m
Length 9.2 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 372 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 2,380 km 6,821 km
Service ceiling 6,069 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg 152,407 kg
Empty weight 1,590 kg 77,564 kg
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW 4 x 8,709 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Diamond DA62 vs Cirrus SR22 Diamond DA62 vs Cirrus SR-20 Diamond DA62 vs Tecnam P2006T Diamond DA62 vs P-8 Poseidon Diamond DA62 vs EA-18G Growler Diamond DA62 vs KJ-500

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Diamond DA62 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the Diamond DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 481 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Diamond DA62 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Diamond DA62 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Diamond DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the Diamond DA62 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Diamond DA62 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Diamond DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Diamond DA62 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Diamond DA62 at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Diamond DA62 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS entered service first in 1996, 19 years before the Diamond DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Diamond DA62 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The Diamond DA62 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.