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Diamond DA62 vs P-8 Poseidon

Diamond DA62 vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 372 vs 907 km/h, range 2,380 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 2,300 vs 85,820 kg, built 120 vs 187 units.

Diamond DA62 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 Diamond DA62
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
Diamond DA62 P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Boeing
First flight 1 April 2012 25 April 2009
Year introduced 2015 2013
Number produced 120 units 187 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $150 million
Wing area 17.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 37.6 m
Height 2.8 m 12.8 m
Length 9.2 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 372 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 2,380 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 6,069 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 1,590 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Diamond DA62 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Diamond DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 535 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Diamond DA62 or P-8 Poseidon?
The Diamond DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the Diamond DA62 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Diamond DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the Diamond DA62 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Diamond DA62 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the Diamond DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Diamond DA62 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Diamond DA62 at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Diamond DA62 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon entered service first in 2013, 2 years before the Diamond DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Diamond DA62 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 120 units of the Diamond DA62.