1982 - 1985 Mitsubishi Diamond IA
In 1977 Mitsubishi embarked on the design of a new business jet known as the MU-300. This aircraft, subsequently called the 'Diamond', was a conventional low wing design with a T-tail and two P&W JT15D turbofans mounted on the rear fuselage. For a small jet, it had a large cabin for eight passengers, an aft lavatory and baggage. Initial testing was done in Japan and then the two prototypes were transferred to Mitsubishi's facility in San Angelo, TX to complete its FAA testing for FAR Part 25. It received its Type Certificate on 6 November 1981. Thereafter, production Diamond Is were assembled in San Angelo from components produced in Nagoya, Japan. By late 1985 Mitsubishi had delivered 100 Diamonds from its San Angelo facility. At that time Mitsubishi sold the MU-300 package to Beechcraft where it became known as the Beechjet 400.
Aircraft Information
| Year: |
1982 - 1985 |
| Make: |
Mitsubishi |
| Model: |
Diamond IA |
| Active Fleet: |
56 - For Sale/Lease: 10
|
| Average Asking Price - February 2014: |
$423,000 |
| Range: |
1,140 - 1,200 nm |
| Contact Number: |
1-847-726-5000 |
| Current Market Price / Availability: |
REQUEST MARKET UPDATE REPORT |
General Performance & Specifications
| Cabin Height: |
4.8 Feet |
| Cabin Width: |
4.9 Feet |
| Cabin Length: |
15.6 Feet |
| Baggage Volume Internal: |
20.0 Cubic Feet |
| Baggage Volume External: |
33.0 Cubic Feet |
| Seats Executive: |
*2/7 |
| Max. Take-Off Weight: |
14,630 lbs. |
| Max. Landing Weight: |
13,200 lbs. |
| Maximum Payload: |
1,720 lbs. |
| Balance Field Length: |
5,050 Feet |
| Landing Distance: |
4,600 Feet |
| Rate of Climb - All Engines: |
3,050 Feet / Minute |
| Rate of Climb - One Engine Out: |
761 Feet / Minute |
| Normal Cruise Speed: |
406 ktas |
| Max. Cruise Speed: |
406 ktas |
| Service Ceiling Max. Weight: |
41,000 Feet |
| Number of Engines: |
2 |
| Engine Manufacturer: |
Pratt & Whitney |
| Engine Model: |
JT15D-4D |
Description
In 1977 Mitsubishi embarked on the design of a new business jet known as the MU-300. This aircraft, subsequently called the 'Diamond', was a conventional low wing design with a T-tail and two P&W JT15D turbofans mounted on the rear fuselage. For a small jet, it had a large cabin for eight passengers, an aft lavatory and baggage. Initial testing was done in Japan and then the two prototypes were transferred to Mitsubishi's facility in San Angelo, TX to complete its FAA testing for FAR Part 25. It received its Type Certificate on 6 November 1981. Thereafter, production Diamond Is were assembled in San Angelo from components produced in Nagoya, Japan. By late 1985 Mitsubishi had delivered 100 Diamonds from its San Angelo facility. At that time Mitsubishi sold the MU-300 package to Beechcraft where it became known as the Beechjet 400.
