Diamond DART
Diamond Aircraft · Austria · first flew 2016 · light aircraft
The Diamond DART is a series of tandem two-seat civilian and military turboprop trainers made by Austrian Diamond Aircraft. DART stands for Diamond Aircraft Reconnaissance Trainer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wingspan of 11.7 m on a 10.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with a single turboprop in the nose
- Tandem two-seat cockpit
- Wingspan of 11.7 m on a 10.75 m fuselage
A low-wing single-turboprop trainer with two seats in tandem.
Specifications
- The Diamond DART has a length of 10.75 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.74 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The DART 450 first flew on 17 May 2016.
Variants
The DART is a series of aircraft, with the DART 450 as the first to fly.
Where you'll see it
A single 495 hp turboprop gives a range of about 1,500 nautical miles and an endurance of over 8 hours. It is built for both civil and military training.
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