Diamond DA20
The Diamond DV20/DA20 Katana is an Austrian-designed two-seat general aviation light aircraft. Developed and manufactured by Diamond Aircraft, it was originally produced in Austria as the DV20. The DV20 shares many features from the earlier Diamond HK36 Super Dimona. It was introduced to service during 1993. During the 1990s, production of the type was commenced at a new facility in Canada in order to meet demand for the type within the North American market. The Canadian-produced aircraft are designated as the DA20. It has been a relative success on the market, having sold in excess of 1,000 aircraft by 2008 and multiple improved variants of the DA20 have been developed. Additionally, it has been further developed into the four-seat Diamond DA40 Diamond Star.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Diamond Aircraft Industries
- First flight
- 1991-01-01
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 138 kt
- Max speed
- 159 kt
- Range
- 547 nm
- Service ceiling
- 13,120 ft
- Rate of climb
- 1,000 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 1,764 lb
- Empty weight
- 1,164 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 24 US gal
- Powerplant
- Continental IO-240-B3B
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 23 ft
- Wingspan
- 35 ft
- Height
- 7 ft
- Number built
- 1,000
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.