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Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century.
Picture of DA62
Origin country πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond
First flight 1 April 2012
Year of introduction 2015
Number produced 120 units
Average unit price $1.9 million
American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 14 January 1960
Year of introduction 1965
Number produced 7842 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 17.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 372 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 6,069 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,590 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW β—‰
Wing area 15.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.0 m β—‰
Height 2.2 m β—‰
Length 7.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 228 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 4,359 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg β—‰
Empty weight 545 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of DA62 by Diamond.