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The Katana trainer was designed and built in Austria
by Diamond Aircraft Industries, formerly HOAC, under the designation
DV-20-A1. The Canadian subsidiary, Diamond Aircraft Corporation of
Ontario, began building the Katana as the DA-20A-1 in 1994 for the North
American market. European production ended in 1996. The DA-20-A2
featured an improved airframe and the DA-20 Katana 100 was first flown
in 1999 powered by a 100hp(74kW) Rotax 912S and with a maximum take-off
weight of 1653lb(750kg). The Katana has proven to be a popular and
economic trainer. A Diamond DA-20-A1 is illustrated below.
VH-ABD
c/n
Austria Photo: Warwick Henry
2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1992
Engine: 80hp(59kW) Rotax 912
Length: 23’3.5"(7.1m)
Height: 6’10"(2.08m)Wingspan: 35’5"(10.79m)
No.built: 550+ Range: 490miles(788km)
Cruising speed: 140mp(225kmh) Empty weight: 1090lb(494kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1610lb(731kg)
G-OBDA
c/n 10260
Diamond DA-20-A1 Katana Side view 1/144 scale
Side view 1/108 scale
Side view 1/72 scale |
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