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 high-performance, low-wing monoplane designed by Claude Piel, available in three- or four-seat configurations.
It comes in two main engine variants: a 100-hp Continental model and a more powerful "Super Diamant" with a 150-hp Lycoming, boasting a top speed of 134 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.

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