DA20 Series
Proven Performance and Reliability
Sporty, sleek and exciting, yet surprisingly affordable, the two-seat DA20 excels in performance, endurance, and economy - trusted by private pilots and
flight schools for decades.
DA20i Katana is Back – Now Smarter with Garmin G500TXi!
2.9 gal/h
122 kts
13,100 ft
703 nm
2 seats
606 lbs
Jeremy WilsonI flew a DA20 for three hours in the San Juans yesterday; beautiful summer evening, sunset over the mountains and the water, picnicking on a grass strip, playing with your little sports car in the sky. What a great plane.
Private Owner
Tech Specs DA20i Katana
Highlights Safe. Reliable. Forgiving.
Design Elevate Every Flight
The DA20 series combines timeless engineering with thoughtful design, delivering a cockpit experience that’s as intuitive as it is enjoyable. Built on a proven composite airframe, the DA20 offers decades of trusted performance and structural durability that stands the test of time.
The expansive canopy and rear windows provide exceptional outward visibility, enhancing situational awareness and making every flight more immersive. Whether you're navigating busy airspace or simply enjoying the view, the DA20’s design puts a smile on your face - before you even take off.
Avionics Modern Precision Meets Performance
The Garmin G500TXi brings a new level of clarity and control to the cockpit. Its sleek touchscreen interface replaces outdated analog gauges and legacy glass systems with a streamlined, high-resolution display that integrates flight data, navigation, and engine monitoring.
Compared to traditional setups, the G500TXi offers faster processing, intuitive menus, and advanced features like synthetic vision, terrain awareness, and real-time traffic. Pilots benefit from reduced workload, improved situational awareness, and a cleaner cockpit layout.
Whether you're flying cross-country or practicing maneuvers, the G500TXi enhances safety and efficiency - making it the perfect match for the DA20’s agile flying qualities.
Propulsion Two Engine Options, One Proven Platform
The Diamond DA20 is available in two distinct engine configurations:
- The DA20-C1 features a fuel-injected Continental IO-240-B32B engine, offering 125 hp and robust piston performance.
- The DA20i Katana is powered by a Rotax 912 iSc3 Sport engine, delivering 100 hp with modern fuel efficiency and smooth operation.
Tech Specs Technical Specifications
| DA20i Katana | DA20-C1 | |
| Engine | (BRP-Powertrain) Rotax 912 iSc3 Sport with 100 hp | 125 hp Continental IO-240-B32B engine |
| Fuel grades | AVGAS 100LL, Mogas (min. RON 95), Super EN 228 | AVGAS 100LL |
| DA20i Katana | DA20-C1 | |||
| Max. cruise speed | 226 km/h TAS | 122 kts TAS | 240 km/h TAS | 130 kts TAS |
| Max. range (8,000 ft, LRC PWR, no reserve) | 1,302 km | 703 nm | 973 km | 525 nm |
| Max range fuel consumption (8,000 ft, LRC PWR) | 11.1 l/h | 2.9 US gal/h | 20 l/h | 5.3 US gal/h |
| Max. operating altitude | 4,000 m | 13,100 ft | 4,000 m | 13,100 ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | ||
| Max. useful load | 275 kg | 606 lbs | 265 kg | 584 lbs |
| Max. take-off mass | 800 kg | 1,764 lbs | 800 kg | 1,764 lbs |
PistonPower™ - The first hourly cost maintenance program for piston aircraft
PistonPower™ is general aviation’s first and only “Power by the Hour” maintenance program for piston aircraft. The program brings stability and cost predictability to your maintenance budget and peace of mind to your business and personal flying.
Evionica - Training & E-Learning
Just like Diamond Aircraft stands for perfection in manufacturing aircraft, the highest quality and attention to detail, Evionica provides customers with whole new world of aviation computer based training solutions and technologically advanced e-learning solutions. Evionica's Class Rating CBT course for the DA20 C1 provides the next-generation distance learning experience for Diamond pilots.
Gallery Come aboard and fly with us!
Range Map Diamond takes you places!
Conditions: Maximum Take Off Mass, ISA, No fuel reserve.
Click on your preferred location on the map to see the range with auxiliary tank. Distance and time indicated are for guidance only and should not be used for flight planning purposes. Air traffic congestion, wind and other factors are not taken into consideration. Specifications apply to standard equipped aircraft and can change without notice.
Conditions: Maximum Take Off Mass, ISA, No fuel reserve.
Click on your preferred location on the map to see the range with auxiliary tank. Distance and time indicated are for guidance only and should not be used for flight planning purposes. Air traffic congestion, wind and other factors are not taken into consideration. Specifications apply to standard equipped aircraft and can change without notice.