General Aviation

Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc Da20-C1

Manufacturer: DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC

The Diamond DA20 Katana is a two‑seat, low‑wing, composite trainer aircraft developed by Austrian company Diamond Aircraft. First flown in 1991, it entered service in 1993 and has sold over 1,000 units worldwide. The DA20 is built on the earlier HK36 Dimona platform but features a reduced wingspan, flaps, and a tricycle landing gear.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
diamond-aircraft-ind-inc-da20-c1
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
334
Example Registration
N102U

Specifications

Wingspan
10.87 m / 35 ft
Length
7.16 m / 23 ft
Height
2.18 m / 7 ft
Max Speed
83 km/h / 52 mph
Cruise Speed
256 km/h / 159 mph
Range
1013 km / 547 nmi
Ceiling
4000 m / 13120 ft
First Flight
1991
Production Start
1994
Total Built
1000

Variants

  • DA20-C1- 334 registrations - Example N102U

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