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Pilot Resources Aircraft & Ownership Aircraft Guide Diamond DA42

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    Diamond DA42

Diamond DA42

  • New Price: $840,000
  • Seats:
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Overview

  • The Diamond DA42-VI is on the leading edge of light airplane technology. For some, airplanes should be sexy. For others, fast. And for some, fun. Diamonds are for the practical among us. The DA42-VI is the ultimate in practicality. It’s not blazingly fast, but you will get there surprisingly quick. It won’t carry everything but the kitchen sink, although it will do just fine with full fuel, two people, and bags. The inside isn’t roomy, but the seats are cool and comfortable. Nothing the airplane does is flashy, but everything it does, it does very well. When it comes time to sign the big check, this airplane prompts the head to drive the pen.

    Diamond DA42: Not Your Father's Airplane

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    (2) Austro Engine AE 300 turbocharged 2.0 liter diesel, 168 hp each

  • Propellers

    MT propeller MTV-6-R-C-F/CF 190-69 3-blade constant speed propeller

  • Length

    28 ft 1 in

  • Height

    8 ft 2 in

  • Wingspan

    44 ft 4 in

  • Wing Area

    175.3 sq ft

  • Wing loading

    25.1 lb/sq ft

  • Power loading

    13.1 lb/hp

  • Cabin Width

    3 ft 10 in

  • Empty Weight

    3,109 lb

  • Maximum gross weight

    4,407 lb

  • Useful load

    1,299 lb

  • Payload with full fuel

  • Fuel capacity

    76.4 gal

  • Baggage capacity

    166 lb

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

    919 ft

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Rate of climb sea level

    1,550 fpm

  • Service ceiling

    18,000 ft

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Landing distance ground roll

    1,115 ft

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    176 KTAS

  • Range

    1,215 nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

    77 KIAS

  • VY

    90 KIAS

  • VNE

    188 KIAS

  • VS1

    68 KIAS

  • VSO

    62 KIAS

For more information, contact Diamond Aircraft at or via https://www.diamondaircraft.com/en/private-pilots/aircraft/da42/overview/

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.