Diamond Aircraft
DA42-VI
The Diamond DA42-VI is a four-seat twin-engine composite aircraft powered by two Austro Engine AE330 turbo-diesel engines of 180 hp each, running on Jet-A fuel. It offers excellent fuel efficiency and a 2,000-hour TBO, making it economical to operate compared to avgas twins. The DA42-VI is widely used for multi-engine training and as a personal travel aircraft, featuring the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite and optional de-ice equipment for known-ice certification.
- Twin Austro AE330 diesel engines on Jet-A fuel
- Outstanding fuel efficiency for a twin
- Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit
- Optional FIKI (Flight Into Known Icing) certification
- All-composite airframe with modern ergonomics
- Popular multi-engine trainer and travel aircraft
DA42-VI key specifications
- Range
- 1,020 nm
- Cruise speed
- 185 kts
- Passengers
- up to 4
- Max take-off weight
- 4,078 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Piston
About the DA42-VI
The Diamond Aircraft DA42-VI is a twin-engine piston aircraft from the DA42 Series family that entered service in 2002 and is an established, widely-supported design. Developed in Austria, it is built for the redundancy of two engines at modest running cost.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 1,020 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 185 knots. It seats up to 4 passengers and is powered by 2 Austro Engine AE330 (x2) engines.
Its 1,020 nm range makes it well matched to regional and short-to-medium legs. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight.
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