Diamond DA40 XLS

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By:

Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The article details the specifications for the Diamond DA40 XLS aircraft, with a base price of $344,950.
It is powered by a 180 hp Lycoming IO-360-M1A engine, featuring a useful load of 860 lbs and a maximum takeoff weight of 2645 lbs.
Key performance figures include a max cruise speed of 150 knots, a range of 785 nautical miles, and a fuel consumption of 10 gallons per hour.
Dimensions provided include a 39 ft. 6 in. wingspan and cabin measurements of 42 inches wide (front) and 45 inches high.

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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.):

PERFORMANCE

Max cruise speed (kts.)

150

V_so (kts.):

Fuel consumption (gph):

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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