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| DIAMOND AIRCRAFT KATANA |
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Specifications & Performance |
| AIRFRAME: |
Full-fibre all composite construction |
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Wingspan |
34'1" |
10.8 m |
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Length |
23'6" |
7.2 m |
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Height |
6'11" |
2.1 m |
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Wing Area* |
125 sq.ft. |
11.61 m2 |
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Gross Weight |
1,610 lbs. |
730 kg |
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Useful Load |
520 lbs. |
236 kg |
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Basic Empty Weight |
1,090 lbs. |
494 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
20.9 U.S. gal. |
79.1 L |
| PROPELLER: |
Constant speed with composite blades |
| ENGINE: |
Bombardier/Rotax 912 |
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81 horsepower |
4 cylinder, horizontally opposed |
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Combination liquid and air cooling |
Dual electronic ignition |
| PERFORMANCE: |
Never exceed speed (Vne) |
161 kts |
185 mph |
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Cruise speed (75% power) |
119 kts |
137 mph |
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Maximum range |
523 nm |
602 sm |
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Rate of climb (at sea level) |
730 fpm |
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Service ceiling |
14,000 ft. |
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Stall speed (flaps up) |
50 kts |
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Stall speed (flaps down) |
44 kts |
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Landing (over 50'/15 m) |
1,490 ft |
451 m |
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Takeoff (over 50'/15 m) |
1,600 ft. |
488 m |
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Fuel efficiency (65%) |
34 mpg |
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Exterior noise (takeoff) |
65.2 db |
| * Estimated; not given in the reference document. |
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All specifications, performance data and measurements are stated in U.S. standards. Operating procedures specifically mentioned or implied in this document are not intended for aircraft operation. Consult the appropriate Pilot-Operating Handbook for information pertaining to flight. |
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Reference: Diamond Aircraft Brochure, 1996. |
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