Diamond DA42-VI

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The article provides detailed specifications for the Diamond DA42-VI aircraft.
It is a 4-seater aircraft equipped with twin Austro or Lycoming AE-300 diesel engines, utilizing Jet A fuel.
Key performance figures include a maximum cruise speed of 193 knots and a range of 795 nautical miles.

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Diamond DA42-VI

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.):

opt (gals.):

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:

Cabin Doors:

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.):

Takeoff Over 50 ft. (ft.):

1961

Landing Over 50 ft. (ft.):

1870

Range—nm (60%):

795

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