Is DA42 high performance?
Although the aircraft is not relatively fast compared to most single-engine airplanes, it offers efficient performance and smoothness in flight. The DA42 can climb at a rate of 1040 feet per minute with both engines and 170 feet per minute in the event that an engine is lost.
What is the difference between DA42 and DA62?
First, the DA62 is physically larger, with a nearly 48-foot wingspan and a 30-foot length; that’s four feet and two feet more, respectively, than the DA42. The DA62 is some 660 pounds heavier, too, with a maximum takeoff weight of 5,071 pounds for those bound to the U.S. market.
What category of aircraft is a DA42?
light touring/utility aircraft
Four-seat turbo diesel light touring/utility aircraft.
How much does a DA42 cost?
SPEC SHEET
| Diamond DA42 Twin Star Base price: $478,638 Price as tested: $487,212 | |
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| Specifications | |
| Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 2,329 ft |
| Landing distance, ground roll | 1,302 ft |
| Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds |
How far can a Diamond DA42 fly?
Performance
| Max. speed (16,000 ft, MCP) 1,760 kg TOW | 365 km/h TAS | 197 kts TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of climb (ISA SL) 1,760 kg TOW | 7.9 m/s | 1,550 ft/min |
| Single Engine Service Ceiling | 5,486 m | 18,000 ft |
| Range at 60 % (12,000 ft, incl. auxiliary tank) | 2,250 km | 1,215 nm |
| Consumption at 60 % in total | 39.4 l/h | 10.4 US gal/h |
How much does a Diamond da50 RG cost?
Deliveries are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2022 following FAA certification validation. Base price is expected to start at $1.15 million with well-optioned models in the $1.3 to $1.4 million range, according to a company spokesman.
Is the DA42 turboprop?
For those of us who don’t want to spend what it takes to fly a turboprop, the DA42-VI is the perfect airplane.
Is DA42 fly by wire?
Diamond Aircraft successfully tested the first fly-by-wire system for General Aviation on the twin-engine DA42. The system enables flight envelope protection which protects the pilot from unintentional flight manoeuvres that could lead to structural or aerodynamical overstressing of the aircraft.
How much is a Diamond DA 62?
Spec Box
| 2016 Diamond DA62 | |
|---|---|
| Standard price | $1.08 million |
| Price as tested | $1.24 million |
| Engine | Austro Engines AE330 (2 x 180 hp) |
| Props | MT 3-blade (2 x 76 inches) |
Does the DA 50 have a parachute?
The cockpit can withstand up to 26g and includes an integrated oxygen system, enabling operation in high altitudes. Optional features include TKS de-icing system and parachute system.