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Old 22nd Jul 2007, 20:36
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IO540
 
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5,110 lbs = 2300kg - bad news on that front. A Jetprop Malibu conversion will probably be cheaper to fly. Mind you, somebody who wants a jet will buy a jet no matter what, IMHO.

Diamond has a bit of a history in keeping their numbers down, their aircraft tend to perform better then published

Not sure I would agree. Look at the DA42. They talked various figures e.g. 210kt, +700fpm SE climb rate. None of these were achieved, not by a long way.
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