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Diamond DA42 Twin Star and DA42 NG
The DA42 was approved by the FAA in 2005 with two Thielert diesel engines, and the DA42 NG in 2010 with two 168 hp Austro Engine AE300s; the current DA42-VI is an NG. The figures are the NG's, from the EASA data sheet and Diamond's specifications: a maximum weight of 1,999 kg (4,407 pounds) with two approved design changes fitted, 76.4 US gallons of usable fuel with the auxiliary tanks, a maximum operating altitude of 18,000 feet and a cruise of 175 knots true airspeed at 75 percent power at 16,000 feet.
- Cruise speed
- 175 knots (320 km/h)
- Seats
- About 4
- Engines
- Two piston engines on the wings: Austro Engine AE300 (E4); Technify (Thielert) TAE 125 on the first DA42
- Max takeoff weight
- 4,400 lb (1,999 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 28 ft 1 in (8.56 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44 ft 0 in (13.42 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) |
| Fuselage width | 3 ft 11 in (1.20 m) |
| Ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,500 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 80 US gal (289 L) |
| Status | In service |
| Type codes | ICAO DA42 |
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