The Diamond DA42 Twin Star is a modern twin-engine piston aircraft designed for flight training, personal transport, and cross-country missions. Known for its fuel efficiency, reliability, and excellent safety features including redundant systems, it offers impressive range and payload capacity. The DA42 is a popular choice for flight schools and owner-operators seeking a cost-effective twin-engine platform with strong climb performance and comfortable four-seat configuration.
Specifications
Seats
4
Engine Type
Lycoming IO-360-M1A (twin)
Engine Power
168 hp
Fuel Type
AVGAS 100LL
Cruise Speed
176 kts
Range
999 NM
Service Ceiling
17,995 ft
MTOW
4,189 lb
Max Speed
192 kts
Climb Rate
1,220 fpm
Fuel Consumption
6.3 gal/h
Fuel Capacity
63.4 gal
Max Payload
1,323 lb
Takeoff Distance
1,099 ft
Landing Distance
1,706 ft
Empty Weight
2,425 lb
Variant comparison
Select Variants
Seats
Engine Power
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Range
4
168 hp
176 kts
192 kts
999 NM
4
168 hp
190 kts
192 kts
1,134 NM
Typical figures for this aircraft type, compiled from manufacturer and public sources. Individual aircraft differ.
