Twin Turboprops
Beechcraft King Air C90gti
ICAO: BE9L
Overview
The Diamond DA-42 Twin Star entered service in the early 2000s as a composite light twin. Designed for training and personal transport, it emphasizes fuel efficiency and glass cockpit integration. The aircraft has gained popularity in flight schools worldwide.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × TAE Centurion 2.0 Turbo Diesel or Austro Engine E4
- Engine type
- other: Other
- Power
- 2 × 168 hp · 125 kW
- Avionics
- Garmin G1000 Glass Panel Cockpit
- Wing tips
- Other
- Seats
- 4
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 3 ft 11 in · 1.20 m
- Cabin height
- 3 ft 11 in · 1.20 m
- Cabin length
- 8 ft 6 in · 2.60 m
- Exterior length
- 28 ft 1 in · 8.56 m
- Tail height
- 8 ft 2 in · 2.49 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 3 ft 11 in · 1.20 m
- Wing span
- 44 ft 5 in · 13.55 m
- Baggage volume
- 2 ft³ · 0.1 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 4,400 lb · 2,000 kg
- Max landing weight
- 3,750 lb · 1,700 kg
- Max payload
- 800 lb · 350 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 80 gal · 300 L · 200 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 197 kt · 227 mph · 365 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 61 kt · 70 mph · 113 km/h
- Range
- 1,215 nm · 1,400 mi · 2,250 km
- Fuel burn
- 29.94 nm/gal · 14.65 km/L
- Ceiling
- 18,000 ft · 5,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,550 ft/min · 8 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 920 ft · 280 m
- Landing distance
- 1,120 ft · 340 m
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Operational Context
Diamond DA-42 Twin Star — light twin-engine aircraft
The DA-42 first flew in 2002 and entered service in 2004. It features composite construction and a sleek low-wing layout. The aircraft was designed to provide modern avionics in a training platform.
Two diesel or piston engines producing approximately 170 horsepower each power the aircraft depending on configuration. Cruise speed approaches 180 knots (333 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 4,000 pounds (1,814 kg).
The DA-42 is widely used in advanced pilot training and personal transport roles. Its fuel efficiency distinguishes it from older light twins. Production continues in updated versions.
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