Diamond DA42 Twin Star taxiing on a sunny day, registered as N78AKM.
© Big Mike Aviation Photography
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Diamond DA42 Twin Star taxiing on a sunny day, registered as N78AKM.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N78AKM
ICAO Type
DA42
Model
Diamond DA42 Twin Star
Manufacturer
Diamond Aircraft
Livery
Standard factory or custom owner livery (grey with red/black accents)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Austro Engine AE300 (Diesel) or Thielert Centurion 2.0 (Diesel), depending on sub-variant
Thrust
168 hp (125 kW) per engine
Wingspan
13.42 meters
Length
8.56 meters
Height
2.49 meters
MTOW
1,790 kilograms
Range
1,693 kilometers
Capacity
4 passengers
Cruise Speed
328 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Annex 16, Chapter 10 compliant (no specific decibel rating published)
Location
Airport Code
LHV/KLHV
Airport Name
William T. Piper Memorial Airport
Camera
Device
Cannon EOS RP
Lens
100-500mm