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Diamond DA20 for sale
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Diamond DA20 specs
Two-seat composite single with a bubble canopy and a control stick — light, sporty, fuel-sipping, and famous for outstanding visibility; a favorite trainer and time-builder.
Cost to own a Diamond DA20
About as economical as flying gets in a modern composite airframe — two seats and a small engine mean small bills. A partnership splits an already-modest hangar, annual, and insurance, so it is an easy first airplane to share.
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Diamond DA20 key specifications
- Seats
- 2
- Engine
- Continental IO-240-B (DA20-C1)
- Horsepower
- 125 hp
- Cruise speed
- ~135 kt
- Range
- ~525 nm
- Useful load
- ~530 lb
- Fuel (usable)
- ~24 gal
- Airframe
- Composite, fixed tricycle gear
Representative figures for a popular Diamond DA20 variant — exact specs vary by model year, engine, and avionics configuration.
What's different about the Diamond DA20
- A light two-seat composite single with a bubble canopy and a center stick — fighter-like visibility and sporty, responsive handling at a very low operating cost.
- Suits a pilot who wants an economical, fun trainer or time-builder to fly often — a flight-school staple that even the military has used for ab-initio pilot screening.
- The honest trade-off is just two seats and modest baggage: it is built for training and pure flying, not family travel, and you board over the side under the canopy rather than through a door.
About the Diamond DA20
The Diamond DA20 is the light, sporty two-seat composite single that helped modernize the training fleet. A bubble canopy and center control stick give it fighter-like visibility and crisp, responsive handling, while the bonded composite airframe and efficient engine — a Rotax 912 in the early DA20-A1 Katana, a 125 hp Continental in the DA20-C1 Eclipse — keep it light and economical. Its honest manners and low running costs have made it a flight-school staple, and the C1 has even been used for military ab-initio pilot screening.
For a first airplane or a time-builder, the DA20 is one of the easiest singles to share. Two seats and a small, fuel-sipping engine mean modest fuel and maintenance bills, and a partnership splits the already-low hangar, annual, and insurance across owners — so a group can keep a fun, modern, great-visibility airplane flown often without anyone carrying the whole cost. The trade-off versus a four-seater is just that: two seats and limited baggage, so it is built for training and pure flying rather than family travel.
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Diamond DA20 — frequently asked questions
Quick answers for buyers and prospective co-owners.
What is the Diamond DA20 known for?
The DA20 is a light two-seat composite single with a bubble canopy and a center control stick, prized for its sporty, responsive handling and outstanding visibility. The DA20-C1 Eclipse is a common trainer and time-builder; it has even been used for ab-initio military pilot screening.
How much does it cost to own a Diamond DA20?
It is one of the most economical airplanes to operate — two seats and a small, efficient engine keep fuel and maintenance bills low. A partnership splits an already-modest hangar, annual, and insurance, which makes it one of the easiest first airplanes to share.
Is the Diamond DA20 a good trainer?
Yes — its honest handling, great visibility, and low operating cost have made it a staple at flight schools and a popular personal trainer and time-builder. The trade-off versus a four-seater is two seats and modest baggage, so it is built for training and fun flying rather than family travel.
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