Diamond DA40 Star

History of the Diamond DA40 Star

The Diamond DA40 Diamond Star is an Austrian four-seat single-engine composite light aircraft. Built in Austria and Canada and developed by Diamond Aircraft Industries, it is a four-seater version of the earlier DA20.

Diamond's DA40 is one of the most desirable singles with old pistons. It can act as a trainer, move on the go, and for those who might eventually upgrade to a Diamond Twin, the DA40's system is a great base.

But a major attraction is the sleek composite design and styling of the aircraft. If you like the look of Cirrus or Columbia, the DA40 will catch your eye. You'll see a strong main structure with a long, efficient wing born in the rising world.

Specification

BASICS

Year of Service

1997

Origins

Austria

Status

Active.

Crew

1

Production

60

Manufacturer

Diamond Aircraft Industries - Austria/China

Operator

Austria; Bolivia; Canada; Ecuador; Jamaica; Singapore; USA

Roles

Commercial Aviation

Used in roles serving the commercial aviation market, moving passengers and cargo over long distances.

VIP service

Used in the VIP (Very Important Person) passenger role, usually with above-average amenities and luxury as standard.

Education (General)

Develop the ability to become a dedicated student pilot instructor (usually under the supervision of an instructor).

Dimensions and Weight

Length

26.6 feet

(8.10m)

Width/span

39. 0 feet

(11.90m)

Height

6.5 feet

(1.98m)

Cured weight

1,764 lbs

(800kg)

MTOW

2,646 lbs

(1,200 kg)

Wgt Difference

+882 lbs

(+400 kg)

Performance

Installed:

1 x Lycoming IO-360-M1A 4 Cylinder Piston Air Cooled 180hp Engine.

Maximum speed

174 km/h

(280 km/h | 151 knots)

Maximum

16,404 feet

(5,000 m | 3 mi)

Area

833 km

(1,340 km | 2,482 nautical miles)

rate of climb

1,120 ft/min

(341 m/min)

Range (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: > 19030

Armor

None.

VARIANTS

DA40 - Name of the base series; the first production model to feature a 180 hp Textron Lycoming IO-360 M1A engine. DA40DDA40FDA40NGT-52ADA40XLTDA40 "tundra"