| Crew | 2 | The Diamond DA-42 ”Twin Star” is a twin-engine composite aircraft operating under a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. The DA-42 is a TAA with modern avionics, GPS and glass panel displays. NTPS uses the DA-42 for Performance and Flying Qualities flight test instruction. |
| Passenger | 2 | |
| Manufacturer | Diamond | |
| Country of Origin | Germany | |
| Engine | 2 x Thielert TAE-125-02-99 | |
| Power | 135 shp each | |
| Length | 28 ft 1 in | |
| Height | 8ft 2 in | |
| Wing Span | 44 ft 5 in | |
| Wing Area | 175.3 ft2 | |
| MTOW | 3935 lbs | |
| Range | 1,210 nm | |
| Vne | 194 kts | |
| Rate of Climb (sea level) | 1,280 ft/min | |
| Service Ceiling | 18,000 ft |
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