Diamond DA20 Katana Aircraft under $300,000
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.
15 used Diamond DA20 Katana aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 2-seat · $65,362–$259,900 · market reference $165,000 · New from $379,900 · updated yesterday
Diamond DA20 Katana Specifications
Model specThe Diamond DA20 Katana is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 117 kt (217 km/h), a range of 525 nm (972 km), and a useful load of 606 lbs (275 kg).
Diamond DA20 Katana for Sale
Browse all listings →Diamond DA20 Katana asking prices range from $65,362 to $259,900, with a median of $93,000 (market reference $165,000).
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Diamond DA20 Katana Price & Cost
How much does a Diamond DA20 Katana cost? Used DA20 Katana prices: $65K – $259K, average $93K (median $93K); market reference $165K, across 15 priced of 15 active 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 $70,130 (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
Buying a Diamond DA20 Katana comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Diamond DA20 Katana
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Diamond DA20 Katana by Price
| Under $100k | 9 |
| Under $200k | 14 |
| Under $300k | 15 |
| 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