Is DA40 high performance?

With the composite, three-blade propeller pulled back to 2,500 rpm for noise abatement, the DA40 climbed at 1,000 feet per minute. The high-aspect-ratio wing provides a good rate of climb all the way to 10,000 feet, where the airplane was still climbing at 600 fpm.

How much does a new DA40 cost?

An aircraft buyer purchases a new Diamond DA40 and makes it available to three pilots who lease 100 hours of flight time per year….DiamondShare.

Diamond DA40 NG
Price as equipped	$494,765
Engine	Austro Engine AE300 (168 hp)
Propeller	MT three-blade
Seats	4

Does a Diamond DA40 have a parachute?

The aircraft can be trimmed full nose up, engine set to idle and it will descend at 600–1,200 feet per minute (180–370 m/min) at 48 kn (55 mph; 89 km/h) hands-off, a lower rate of descent than the competitor Cirrus SR22 can achieve with its airframe ballistic parachute deployed.

What is the safest twin-engine plane?

The Diamond DA62 is revolutionizing everything we know about flying traditional piston twins. Diamond’s safety record is simply astounding and there are specific design characteristics unique to Diamond Aircraft that drive this record.

Is the Diamond DA40 pressurized?

After much success in the States and internationally, Diamond announced the DA40 in 1997. airplanes that includes the DA20, the DA42 twin-engine aircraft (with choice of diesel or Lycoming engines), the FADEC- controlled, five-seat, pressurized DA50 and the much-anticipated D-JET.

How Much Is a Diamond DA42?

Current Price $ 468,638 U.S.

Where was the Diamond DA40 Diamond Star built?

G1000-equipped Diamond DA-40. The Diamond DA40 Star is an Austrian four-seat, single engine, light aircraft constructed from composite materials. Built in both Austria and Canada, it was developed as a four-seat version of the earlier DA20 by Diamond Aircraft Industries.

What’s the maximum speed of a diamond star?

The DA40-XL has a constant speed propeller and is powered by a 180 hp (130 kW) Lycoming IO-360-M1A fuel injected engine. It has a maximum cruise speed of 147 knots, burning 9.2 gallons of Avgas per hour. Its maximum takeoff weight is 2,535 lb (1,150 kg).

What are the specifications for a DA40 Diamond?

Optional MT 3 blade constant speed propeller Specifications apply to standard equipped aircraft, if not otherwise stated. The above data are approximately specifications and may change without notice. 1. Specification may vary on the DA40 Tundra Star version. 2. Weight and Loads shown are for standard con guration.