A report out of Eastern Europe suggests Diamond Aircraft is ready to mix it up in the 200+ knot piston single range. The Ukrainian Web site wing.com.ua is reporting that Diamond intends to build a 350-hp, five-place, fixed-gear airplane that promises to be the most spacious of piston aircraft in its class. Theres nothing on the Diamond Web site to confirm this, and the company’s North Amertican office in London, Ontario, was closed for the weekend when we called, but the platform suggests an adaptation of the D-Jet configuration, which also has room for five. Power is said to come from unnamed avgas and diesel mills. Stay tuned…
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Key Takeaways:
- Diamond Aircraft is reportedly developing a new 350-hp, five-place, fixed-gear piston single aircraft targeting speeds over 200 knots.
- The unconfirmed project, possibly an adaptation of the D-Jet, is expected to be the most spacious in its class and offer both avgas and diesel engine options.
- This information comes from an Eastern European report and has not yet been officially confirmed by Diamond Aircraft.
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