How many people can fit in the Diamond DA-20 Katana?

A total of 2 persons. 1 pilot and 1 passenger.

Diamond DA-20 Katana

May 5, 2021 · Last updated on July 19, 2022 11:53 am

The Diamond DV20/DA20 Katana is a two-seater light aircraft, with low wings. It is developed and built by Diamond Aircraft. It was originally produced in Austria under the type number DV20. The aircraft produced in Canada is designated DA20. The aircraft is a further developed version of the Diamond HK36 Super Dimona.

The DA20 sold relatively well. The aircraft is mainly used as a trainer. By 2008, about 1000 aircraft have been sold and the aircraft has been further developed into the four-seat DA40 Diamond Star.

Brand	Diamond
Type	DA-20 Katana
Pilots	1
Passengers	1
Maximum Take Off Weight	800 kg
Empty weight	528 kg
Payload	272 kg
Cruising speed	138 knots (256 km/h)
Stall speed	45 knots (83 km/h)
Maximum distance	1013 km
Fuel Capacity	91 liter
Maximum altitude	13120 feet (3999 m)
Span	10.9 m
Height	7.2 m
ICAO code	DA20

These specifications are intended to give you an idea of the Diamond DA-20 Katana. They cannot be used for flight preparation. Often there are many different types of aircraft released with varying specifications and prices. Check the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) if you want to know the exact values of the aircraft you are going to fly. Your flight instructor will be happy to help you with this.

Frequently asked questions about the Diamond DA-20 Katana

An Diamond DA-20 Katana is normally flying at about 256 km/h (138 knots), which is its cruising speed.

To about 13,120 feet, that is about 3,999 meters. The exact altitude depends on several factors, such as weight and ambient temperature.

The range is about 1,013 kilometres. The distance also depends on how fast you fly and whether there is much wind. A possible diversion to another airport is also taken into account.

Empty the aircraft weighs about 528 kg. Including fuel, passengers and baggage, the aircraft must not weigh more than 800 kg. The maximum amount of fuel, passengers and baggage that can be carried is 272 kg.

Flying in a Diamond DA-20 Katana

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About Eveline van den Boom

The author of this article is Eveline van den Boom. In 2006, she received her first flying lesson as a birthday present; a beautiful flight over Rotterdam. That tasted like more!

In 2010, she got her PPL licence in Lelystad. In 2011, an aircraft was purchased: an Aero AT-3. This aircraft is still flying in the Vliegles.nl fleet with callsign PH-EVB.

She wrote the theory books "Theory of Flying" and "Theory helicopter flying". These can be ordered with your flying lesson and are also separately for sale on Bol.com

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