DA40 NG vs P2008
The DA40 NG leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
The Diamond Aircraft DA40 NG (introduced 2000) and the Tecnam P2008 (introduced 2009) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are trainers, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the DA40 NG carries more passengers. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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DA40 NG vs P2008: the key differences
- The DA40 NG delivers 25% more range (DA40 NG: 900 nm; P2008: 720 nm).
- The DA40 NG delivers 23% more cruise speed (DA40 NG: 147 kt; P2008: 120 kt).
- The DA40 NG delivers 100% more passenger capacity (DA40 NG: 4 seats; P2008: 2 seats).
- The P2008 is the newer design (introduced 2009 versus 2000 for the DA40 NG), a gap of 9 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The DA40 NG is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (2,535 lbs versus 1,320 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the DA40 NG seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the DA40 NG leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P2008 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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DA40 NG vs P2008: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the DA40 NG or the P2008?
The DA40 NG has the longer published range — 900 nm versus 720 nm for the P2008.
Does the DA40 NG or P2008 seat more passengers?
The DA40 NG carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 4 seats, compared with 2 on the P2008.
Which is faster, the DA40 NG or the P2008?
The DA40 NG cruises faster, at 147 kt versus 120 kt for the P2008.
Which is newer, the DA40 NG or the P2008?
The P2008 is the newer design, introduced in 2009 versus 2000 for the DA40 NG.
Is the DA40 NG or the P2008 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the DA40 NG is the larger aircraft — 2,535 lbs versus 1,320 lbs for the P2008.
Should I buy the DA40 NG or the P2008?
On published specifications the DA40 NG leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P2008 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the DA40 NG vs P2008?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.