Diamond DA40 XLS

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article presents the detailed specifications for the Diamond DA40 XLS aircraft, highlighting its 180 HP Lycoming IO-360-M1A engine and fixed tricycle landing gear.
  • Key weight capacities include a gross weight of 2645 lbs, a useful load of 850 lbs, and a full-fuel payload of 550 lbs with 50 gallons of usable fuel.
  • Performance figures for the DA40 XLS include a cruise speed of 150 knots, a best rate of climb of 1120 fpm, and a service ceiling of 16,400 feet.
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Diamond DA40 XLS
Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-360-M1A
Horsepower: 180 @ SL
Fuel type: 100L
Landing gear type: tri/fixed
Gross weight (lbs.): 2645 (1200 kg)
Empty weight (lbs.): 1795
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 850
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 50
Payload, full fuel (lbs.): 550
Wingspan: 39 ft. 6 in.
Overall length: 26 ft. 5 in.
Height: 6 ft. 6 in.
Cabin width (in.): 45
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.): 150
Fuel burn (gph): 10.3
Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): 1120
Service ceiling (ft.): 16,400
Vso (kts.): 49
Takeoff over 50 ft. (ft.): 1700
Landing over 50 ft. (ft): 2093
Source: Diamond Aircraft

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