Diamond DA50 SuperStar Makes U.S. Debut

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Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 08:00 AM ET

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Diamond Aircraft unveiled the DA50 SuperStar, a five-place, 350 hp piston single aircraft targeting approximately 200 knots and a 900+ nm range, positioning it as a serious contender in the high-performance single category.
The DA50's key differentiator is its exceptional interior space, featuring a three-across rear bench seat and best-in-class baggage area, making it suitable for families.
It includes advanced avionics with a wide panel, three G1000 screens (a first for its class), and a FADEC-controlled engine, with an expected price of around $600,000 and certification by Spring 2008.

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At AirVenture Diamond Aircraft made the U.S. unveiling of its fastest, most powerful piston single, the five-place, fixed-gear DA50 SuperStar. Powered by a 350 hp turbocharged Teledyne Continental engine, the Super Star will be around a 200-knot airplane-no specifics on altitude, power settings or fuel flow were given-with an initial range of 900 nm, though Diamond hopes to improve upon that by at least 100 nm as it works on wing and fuel tank enhancements.

The DA50 will immediately make Diamond a serious contender in the high-performance single category, a role the company’s highly regarded but lower-powered DA40 DiamondStar couldn’t fill.