What engine does the Diamond Aircraft use?
Diamond Aircraft uses proprietary lead-free jet fuel piston engines, made by Austro Engine GmbH (a 100% subsidiary of Diamond Aircraft Austria), for the DA40, DA42 and DA62.
How much does a Diamond DA42 cost?
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| Manufacturer Diamond Aircraft | Aircraft Type DA42 VI | Base Aircraft Price (USD) $869,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) 190 | Max Range (nm) 1273 | Useful Load (lbs) 1298 |
| Total Seats 4 | Flight Deck (Base Spec) Garmin G1000 NXi | Flight Rules IFR |
| Certification FAA / EASA | OEM Verification Un-Verified |
What single engine plane has the longest range?
Citation CJ4 – 2,192 nm In production since 2010, Cessna’s Citation CJ4 has far and away the best range of any single-pilot aircraft at 2,192 nautical miles. It also has the largest cabin of any Citation Jet, a full 21 inches longer than that of the CJ3.
How much is a brand new DA42?
Current Price $ 468,638 U.S.
How far can a Diamond da42 fly?
Performance
| Max. speed (16,000 ft, MCP) 1,760 kg TOW | 365 km/h TAS | 197 kts TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of climb (ISA SL) 1,760 kg TOW | 7.9 m/s | 1,550 ft/min |
| Single Engine Service Ceiling | 5,486 m | 18,000 ft |
| Range at 60 % (12,000 ft, incl. auxiliary tank) | 2,250 km | 1,215 nm |
| Consumption at 60 % in total | 39.4 l/h | 10.4 US gal/h |
When was the Diamond DA42 twin engine first flown?
It was Diamond’s first twin engine design, as well as the first new European twin-engine aircraft in its category to be developed in over 25 years. In 2004, the DA42 became the first diesel-powered fixed-wing aircraft to perform a non-stop crossing of the North Atlantic .
Why was the production of the Diamond DA42 stopped?
As a consequence of the insolvency of engine manufacturer Thielert and decisions of the insolvency administrator, including cancelling warranty support and the prorating of time-between-overhaul for the Thielert engines that power the DA42, in July 2008, Diamond announced that production of the DA42 has been suspended.
How many DA42 Twin Star aircraft are there?
Diamond has built more than 160 DA42 airframes, and just more than 20 have been delivered to customers in the United States. According to Jeff Owen, Diamond’s director of North American sales, the delivery window for a DA42 order today is 12 to 18 months.
What’s the fuel capacity on a Diamond Aircraft DA42?
Standard fuel capacity is 52 gallons with 50 usable. Extended-range tanks are an option and are installed in the aft part of each engine nacelle. Fuel capacity with the extended-range tanks is 79 gallons with 76 usable. The DA42 is an electric airplane.