Diamond Aircraft surprised showgoers at Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany by unveiling three versions of the new DA50 high-performance single, all of them powered by diesel engines.
Diamond Launches Three High-Performance Singles
Key Takeaways:
- Diamond Aircraft unveiled a new line of DA50 high-performance single-engine aircraft in three configurations (DA50-IV, DA50-V, DA50-VII) with varying seating and horsepower.
- These new DA50 models are primarily powered by Safran SMA diesel engines, a departure from Diamond's own Austro Engines, with some variants also offering Lycoming gasoline or Ivchenko Progress/Motor Sich turboprop options.
- Beyond the DA50, Diamond also announced a new "Rotary Trainer Concept" helicopter (Dart 280, with a Dart 450 planned) and a customizable version of the DA42-VI, while also indicating plans for a quadcopter.
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