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Diamond DA20 / DV20 ↗Research-based aircraft background

Diamond DA20 / DV20

The Katana began as an Austrian Diamond design and developed into the DV20 and DA20 families. The compact side-by-side cockpit, fixed landing gear and T-tail make a recognisable training-aircraft layout. Different developments use different engines and associated equipment.

The DA20 differs from the four-seat DA40 and earlier Katana variants. Model suffixes identify the engine installations described in the manuals.

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SourceDiamond DA20 Katana ↗Wikipedia contributors
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Diamond DA40 ↗Research-based aircraft background

Diamond DA40

The DA40 took the DA20's general concept into a larger cabin. Its low wing, fixed tricycle undercarriage and extensive canopy glazing give it a distinctive appearance. Production has taken place in Austria and Canada, with several engine and equipment developments.

Petrol-engined and diesel-family DA40s differ in engine management and cockpit equipment. The simulator products identify their represented model.

Aircraft / family

SourceDiamond DA40 Diamond Star ↗Wikipedia contributors
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