The F+w Diamant 16.5 (ICAO type GLID) has a maximum take-off weight of 440 kg. It offers seating for up to 1 across its variants.
F+w Diamant 16.5

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 12
- Active
- 12
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamant 16.5 Diamant 16.5 | — | 408–440 kg | — | — | — |
| HBV Diamant HBV Diamant | — | — | — | — | — |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS G13EU · Rev 1
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS G13EU), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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F+w Diamant 16.5 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the F+w Diamant 16.5 fleet — updated daily.
1changed registration in 12 months
1 of the 12 registered F+w Diamant 16.5 we track changed registration in the last 12 months, across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
How many people can the F+W Diamant 16.5 carry?
The F+W Diamant 16.5 seats up to 1 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the F+W Diamant 16.5?
The F+W Diamant 16.5's maximum take-off weight is 440 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the F+W Diamant 16.5?
The F+W Diamant 16.5's ICAO type designator is GLID.
How many F+W Diamant 16.5 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 12 registered F+W Diamant 16.5 airframes worldwide.
Registered Diamant 16.5 aircraft
Individual Diamant 16.5 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.