Diamond DA42

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Diamond DA42 is a twin-engine aircraft priced at $799,500, powered by two 168 horsepower engines.
It boasts a maximum cruise speed of over 180 knots and a service ceiling of 18,000 feet.
The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 4189 lbs and a useful load of 1070 lbs.
Key performance metrics include a climb rate of 1150 fpm and takeoff/landing distances over 50 feet of 2405 ft and 2107 ft respectively.

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Diamond DA42

Diamond DA42

Price:

$799,500

Horsepower:

(2) 168

Service ceiling (ft.):

18,000

Service ceiling, SE (ft.):

14,000

Max takeoff weight (lbs.):

4189

Empty weight, equipped (lbs.):

3119

Useful load (lbs.):

1070

Fuel capacity (gals.):

76

PERFORMANCE

Rate of climb (fpm):

1150

Rate of climb, SE (fpm)::

190

Max cruise (kts.):

180+

Takeoff over 50 feet (ft.):

2405

Landing over 50 feet (ft.):

2107

Source: Diamond Aircraft

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