Diamond DA20 Katana Aircraft 2020s
Near-new (2020+) piston singles are the youngest fleet available — Cirrus SR22 GTS / G7 platform, Cessna 172/182 continuing production, Diamond DA50 RG (2020+), Mooney production attempts. Latest Garmin Perspective+ / G1000 NXi software, factory mandate compliance, low airframe hours. Highest acquisition cost but lowest scheduled maintenance investment near-term.
6 used Diamond DA20 Katana aircraft for sale 2020s · $337K – $418K · updated 4 hours ago
About the Diamond DA20 Katana
The Diamond Katana is the two-seat composite trainer that established Diamond's composite-construction reputation. It is sold under two designations for the same fundamental aircraft: **DV20** (European/original, Rotax 912 engine) and **DA20** (North American, with the DA20-A1 on Rotax and the volume DA20-C1 "Eclipse" on the Continental IO-240). Composite airframe, distinctive bubble canopy with excellent visibility, ~135 kt cruise on the DA20-C1, and very low operating cost made the Katana a popular primary trainer and economical two-seat owner aircraft. The DA20-C1 in particular is a fixture at US flight schools.
Diamond DA20 Katana Specifications
Model specThe Diamond DA20 Katana is a single engine piston with a cruise speed of 117 kt (217 km/h), a range of 525 nm (972 km).
6 Diamond DA20 Katana For Sale
There are currently 6 used Diamond DA20 Katana for sale, ranging from $337,000 to $418,430, with a median asking price of $379,900.
Compare Diamond DA20 Katana
See how the Diamond DA20 Katana stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Diamond DA20 Katana Price & Cost
How much does a Diamond DA20 Katana cost? Used DA20 Katana prices: $337K – $418K, average $378K (median $379K), across 4 priced of 6 active listings.
Based on 7 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Diamond DA20 Katana Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $70,676 (1993 models) · highest around $379,900 (2025). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Diamond DA20 Katana
When buying a Diamond DA20 Katana, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Diamond DA20 Katana
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Diamond DA20 Katana Inventory by Country
| United States | 8 |
| Canada | 4 |
| Austria | 3 |
| Germany | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
Diamond DA20 Katana by Price
| Under $100k | 9 |
| Under $200k | 14 |
| Under $300k | 15 |
| Under $500k | 19 |
Recently Sold Diamond DA20 Katana
| 2011 DA20 Katana | $204,653 |
| 2000 DA20 Katana | $145,350 |
| 1996 DA20 Katana | $79,990 |
| 2010 DA20 Katana | $184,885 |
| 2004 DA20 Katana | $124,900 |
| 2005 DA20 Katana | $159,885 |
Diamond DA20 Katana Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Diamond DA20 Katana. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database