DIAMANT C.P. 60

Plane & Pilot

Monday, June 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Diamant is a low-wing, high-performance monoplane designed by Claude Piel, offered as a three- or four-seat aircraft and based on the Emeraude.
It is typically powered by a 100-hp Continental engine, with a "Super Diamant" variant available that features a 150-hp Lycoming for a four-place model.
Key performance specifications include a top speed of 134 mph, a cruise speed of 118 mph, and a range of 450 miles.

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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1,880. Empty wt. 1,100. Fuel capacity 45. Wingspan 31’6″. Length 22′.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 134. Cruise mph 118. Stall mph 51. Climb rate. 492. Takeoff run 850. Landing roll 900. Range 450.

The Diamant is a three- or four-seat version of the Emeraude. This low-wing high-performance mono-plane is powered by a 100-hp Continental engine. It is also available in a fourplace model propelled by a 150-hp Lycoming designated the Super Diamant. Both were created by designer Claude Piel.