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Diamond DA40 Diamond Star

Diamond Aircraft · Touring/Trainer · Austria · Modern (1992–2009)

Diamond DA40 Diamond Star — Touring/Trainer
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The Diamond DA40 Diamond Star is an Austrian four-seat, single-engine, light aircraft constructed from composite materials. Built in both Austria and Canada, it was developed as a four-seat version of the earlier DA20 by Diamond Aircraft Industries.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Austria
Manufacturer
Diamond Aircraft
Operator
Flight schools / private
Primary Role
Touring/Trainer
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2000
Produced
3000
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$430K new DA40 NG / $120-250K used
Engine
Lycoming IO-360-M1A / Austro Engine AE300 (NG)
Thrust / Power
180 hp / 168 hp diesel
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
26.4
Wingspan (ft)
39.2
Empty Weight (lb)
1762
MTOW (lb)
2535
Endurance (hr)
6
Service Ceiling (ft)
16400
Range (mi)
890
Max Speed (mph)
178