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Diamond DA62 vs ShinMaywa US-2

Diamond DA62 vs ShinMaywa US-2 at a glance — top speed 372 vs 560 km/h, range 2,380 vs 4,700 km, max takeoff weight 2,300 vs 47,700 kg, built 120 vs 8 units.

Diamond DA62 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 Diamond DA62
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
Specifications
Diamond DA62 ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond ShinMaywa
First flight 1 April 2012 18 December 2003
Year introduced 2015 2007
Number produced 120 units 8 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $113 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 33.2 m
Height 2.8 m 9.8 m
Length 9.2 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 372 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 2,380 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 6,069 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 1,590 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Diamond DA62 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the Diamond DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 188 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Diamond DA62 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Diamond DA62 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher service ceiling at 7,195 meters (23,605 ft) compared to the Diamond DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the Diamond DA62 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Diamond DA62 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the Diamond DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Diamond DA62 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the Diamond DA62 at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Diamond DA62 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 entered service first in 2007, 8 years before the Diamond DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Diamond DA62 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Diamond DA62 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.