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A DA50 powered by a turbine engine made its first flight on 19 January 2015 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria with Christian Dries, CEO Diamond Aircraft, as test pilot, along with Ingmar Mayerbuch, Head of Flight Test. This concept was first introduced at general aviation show AERO Friedrichshafen in April 2013. After the flight Christian Dries says: âThis aircraft with this turbine engine almost flies like a rocket.â The single turboprop with room for up to seven passengers bears the name DA50-JP7 (JP for Jet Prop). The airplane will be manufactured in two different versions. The Tundra variant with big wheels and rugged landing gear is perfect for uneven strips and rough terrain. The second version is targeting training and private customers requiring high performance. The DA50-JP7 is perfectly suited for aerial photographic operations in harsh climates with temperatures ranging from minus 50°C to plus 50°C. www.diamond-air.at
