Diamond DA-50 Superstar

The five-seat single built for efficiency and long-range comfort

Overview

Diamond Austria ICAO: DA50 2007–Present Active $650,000

The Diamond DA-50 Superstar is a five-seat single-engine aircraft designed for efficient cross-country travel. Featuring composite construction and modern avionics, it extends Diamond’s product line into a larger personal aircraft category. The design emphasizes fuel efficiency and cabin comfort.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Teledyne Continental TSIOF-550J
Engine type
Piston
Power
350 hp · 261 kW
Avionics
Garmin G1000
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
5
Crew
—
Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
30 ft 3 in  ·  9.23 m
Tail height
9 ft 5 in  ·  2.88 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 3 in  ·  1.30 m
Wing span
44 ft 0 in  ·  13.41 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
4,400 lb  ·  2,000 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
1,250 lb  ·  550 kg
Fuel capacity
50 gal · 200 L · 100 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
181 kt  ·  208 mph  ·  335 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
57 kt  ·  66 mph  ·  106 km/h
Range
750 nm  ·  860 mi  ·  1,390 km
Fuel burn
28.60 nm/gal  ·  13.99 km/L
Ceiling
20,000 ft  ·  6,100 m
Rate of climb
1,050 ft/min  ·  5 m/s
Takeoff distance
2,450 ft  ·  740 m
Landing distance
2,100 ft  ·  640 m
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Diamond DA50 at Airventure 2007

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Operational Context

Diamond DA-50 Superstar — composite five-seat touring aircraft

The DA-50 program was launched in the 2000s as Diamond sought to expand beyond its four-seat offerings. After a prolonged development period, the aircraft entered production in the early 2020s. It incorporates a sleek composite airframe with a low-wing configuration and retractable landing gear.

Powered by a Continental CD-300 turbocharged diesel engine producing approximately 300 horsepower, the DA-50 cruises at about 180 knots (335 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 4,400 pounds (2,000 kg). The aircraft offers a range of around 750 nautical miles (1,390 km) depending on payload and reserves.

The DA-50’s modern cockpit and fuel-efficient engine appeal to private owners seeking lower operating costs compared with traditional avgas-powered singles. Its five-seat layout and refined interior target the premium personal aircraft market. The model represents Diamond’s entry into higher-performance touring aviation.