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 available as a three- or four-seat version derived from the Emeraude.
It typically uses a 100-hp Continental engine, while the four-place "Super Diamant" model is powered by a 150-hp Lycoming.
Both Diamant variants, noted for their performance characteristics including a top speed of 134 mph, were designed by Claude Piel.

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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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