Diamond DA50 SuperStar Makes U.S. Debut

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

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Key Takeaways:

Diamond Aircraft unveiled the DA50 SuperStar, a new five-place, fixed-gear piston single designed for high performance, targeting speeds of around 200 knots and an initial range of 900 nm.
This aircraft positions Diamond as a serious contender in the high-performance single category, featuring a 350 hp turbocharged engine with FADEC and G1000 avionics with three screens.
A key selling point is its spaciousness, offering a three-across rear bench seat and best-in-class baggage capacity, along with a wide, aesthetically pleasing cockpit panel.
The DA50 SuperStar is expected to be priced around $600,000, with Diamond aiming for certification by spring of 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.