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The Dart-750, an all-composite aerobatic basic trainer from Diamond Aircraft, made its appearance at the Farnborough Airshow 2024. This aircraft is powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine and represents the latest and most powerful iteration of Diamond's trainer series, which began with the Dart-450 in 2016.
The Dart-450 was initially equipped with a Ukrainian Ivchenko-Progress AI-450S engine. In 2018, Diamond introduced the Dart-550, featuring a 550-shp General Electric H75-100 engine. A strategic decision in January 2022 led to the development of the Dart-750, utilizing a 750-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C turboprop engine.
The new Dart-750 incorporates several advanced features. The aircraft includes Garmin G3000 avionics with dual 14.1-inch high-resolution displays and a 5.7-inch high-resolution GTC 575 touchscreen controller. It also boasts synthetic vision technology. The airframe, designed for aerobatics, is rated for +6/-4 g loads and can fly for up to 3.5 hours with a top speed of 265 knots. Optional Martin-Baker ejection seats are available.
