Diamond DA20 Katana Aircraft
25 used Diamond DA20 Katana aircraft for sale · $66K – $418K · updated 2 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 specDiamond has not yet published final specifications for the DA20 Katana. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
25 Diamond DA20 Katana For Sale
Browse all 25 listings →There are currently 25 used Diamond DA20 Katana for sale, ranging from $66,371 to $418,430, with a median asking price of $102,437.
Compare Diamond DA20 Katana
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Browse all Diamond models →Diamond DA20 Katana Price & Cost
How much does a Diamond DA20 Katana cost? Used DA20 Katana prices: $66K – $418K, average $165K (median $102K), across 20 priced of 25 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 $76,281 (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 |
| Germany | 4 |
| Austria | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| Poland | 1 |
Diamond DA20 Katana by Price
| Under $100k | 9 |
| Under $200k | 15 |
| Under $300k | 16 |
| Under $500k | 20 |
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