2010 Diamond Twin Star DA42-NG

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Key Takeaways:

The article provides detailed specifications for the 2010 Diamond Twin Star DA42-NG, a four-seat aircraft.
It is powered by twin 168 HP Austro AE-300 turbo diesel engines that use Jet A fuel, offering a useful load of 1070 lbs.
Key performance metrics include a maximum cruise speed of 180 knots, a service ceiling of 18,000 feet, and a takeoff roll of 1,600 feet.

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Source: Diamond Aircraft

2010 DIAMOND TWIN STAR DA42-NG

Engine make/model:

Austro AE-300 turbo diesel

Horsepower

168 (2)

TBO (hrs.):

1000

Propeller type:

CS, full feathering

Fuel type:

Jet A

Landing Gear:

Tri./Retr.

Max takeoff weight (lbs.):

4189

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

3119

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1070

Usable fuel, std. (gal./lbs.):

76/516

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

554

Fuel capacity (lbs.):

Wingspan:

Overall length:

28 ft. 1 in.

Overall height:

8 ft. 2 in.

Power loading (lbs./hp):

11.1

Wheel size:

6.00 x 6

Seating capacity:

Cabin doors:

Cabin height (in.):

Cabin width (in.):

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.)

Max cruise (92%): 180
Std. cruise (75%): 174
LR cruise (60%): 152

Fuel Consumption (gph)

Max cruise: 17
Std. cruise: 13.6
LR cruise: 10.3

Vso (kts.):

Vs (kts.):

Best rate of climb

SL (fpm): 1150
10,000 (fpm): 1020

Service ceiling (ft.):

18,000

Takeoff roll (ft.):

1,600

Max rate of climb (fpm):

1050

Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

2405

Landing ground roll (ft.):

1300

Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

2027