Diamond DA40 XLS

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for the Diamond DA40 XLS aircraft, listed with a base price of $344,950.
  • Powered by a 180 hp Lycoming IO-360-M1A engine, it achieves a maximum cruise speed of 150 knots and offers a range of 785 nautical miles at 75% power.
  • Key capacities include a useful load of 860 lbs and a maximum takeoff weight of 2645 lbs, with a takeoff distance over 50 ft specified at 1700 ft.
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Diamond DA40 XLS

Base Price:

$344,950

Engine

180 hp Lycoming IO-360-M1A

Max takeoff weight (lbs.): 2645

Max landing weight (lbs.):

2407

Empty weight (lbs.):

1785

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

860

Usable fuel, opt. (gals./lbs.):

50/300

Payload, full fuel (lbs.):

560

Wingspan:

39 ft. 6 in.

Overall length:

26 ft. 5 in.

Overall height:

6 ft. 6 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

151

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

17.45

Power loading (lbs./hp):

14.7

Cabin width (in.): 42 (front); 43.5 (rear)
Cabin height (in.): 45
PERFORMANCE

Max cruise speed (kts.)

150

Vso (kts.):

49

Fuel consumption (gph): 10
Range, 75% (nm): 785

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1120

Takeoff over 50 ft. (ft.):

1700

Landing over 50 ft. (ft.):

2093

Source: Diamond Aircraft

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