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Diamond Aircraft DA42 Twin Star
Commercial
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Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft |
| Type | Light & general aviation | Light & general aviation |
| Origin | 🇦🇹 Austria | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| First flight | 2002 | 1991 |
| Status | In production | In production |
| Units built | — | 2,000 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 8.56 m | 14.40 m |
| Wingspan | 13.42 m | 16.28 m |
| Height | 2.49 m | 4.26 m |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² | 25.8 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 1,400 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 1,999 kg | 4,740 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Cruise speed | 330 km/h | 537 km/h |
| Range | 1,693 km | 3,417 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m | 9,144 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1 | 1–2 |
| Seats (typical) | 4 | 8 |
| Seats (max.) | 4 | 10 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Austro Engine AE300 (diesel) | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP |
| Power (each) | 123 kW | 895 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.