Diamond DA42-VI

eSpyder LSA
Engine(s)- Make/Model: (2) Austro, (2) Lycoming, AE-300 Diesels
Horsepower: 168
Fuel Type: Jet A
Landing Gear Type: Tri/Retr
Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.): 4189
Empty Weight (lbs.): 3109
Useful Load–std. (lbs.): 1080
Usable Fuel–std. (gals.): 50
opt (gals.): 76
Payload–Opt Fuel (lbs.): 571
Wingspan: 44 ft. 4 in.
Overall Length: 28 ft. 1 in.
Height: 8 ft. 2 in.
Wing Area (sq. ft.): 175.3
Wing Loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 23.90
Power Loading (lbs./hp): 12.47
Seating Capacity: 4
Cabin Doors: 2
PERFORMANCE
Max Cruise—kts. (92%@16,000): 193
Std Cruise—kts. (60%@14,000): 174
Max Cruise Fuel Burn (gph/lbs.): 16.3/109.2
Best Rate Of Climb, SL (fpm): 1400
Max Altitude (ft.): 17,999
Stall (Vso—kts.): 61
Takeoff Over 50 ft. (ft.): 1961
Landing Over 50 ft. (ft.): 1870
Range—nm (60%): 795

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