On Thursday, June 25, Diamond Aircraft Industries announced the latest update to its single-engine piston airplane line, the DA50 RG—the five-seat version of the DA50 in a retract formulation. Like others in its family, the airplane will be powered by a diesel powerplant, the Continental CD-300 turbocharged, fadec engine, with a max power output of 300 hp (270 hp maximum continuous power).
Diamond Debuts DA50 Retract Single
Key Takeaways:
- Diamond Aircraft Industries announced the DA50 RG, a new five-seat, single-engine piston airplane with retractable gear, powered by a 300 hp Continental CD-300 turbocharged diesel engine.
- The DA50 RG offers a top speed of 181 knots, a maximum range of 750 nm, a useful load of 1,232 pounds, and a maximum operating altitude of 20,000 feet.
- The aircraft comes standard with the Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck and a 3-axis GFC 700 autopilot.
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