The story
The Diamond DA40 is the modern flight trainer — composite airframe, diesel engine option, and gorgeous looks. Flight schools love its fuel efficiency. Students love that it doesn't look like it was built in 1960.
Diamond Aircraft uses Jet-A burning diesel engines in many models — cheaper fuel and better range than avgas.
Quick answers
How do you identify a DA40 Diamond Star?
T-tail, low wing, composite construction. Austrian-designed. Popular in flight training. Bubble canopy.
What does a DA40 Diamond Star sound like?
Lycoming flat-four — familiar training sound but the composite airframe changes the resonance.
How fast is the DA40 Diamond Star?
Top speed is 151 kts (cruise).
How many passengers does the DA40 Diamond Star carry?
Up to 3. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 3 passengers.
How far can the DA40 Diamond Star fly?
Range is about 724 nmi.
How big is the DA40 Diamond Star?
It is 26 ft 7 in long and 39 ft 1 in across the wings.
When did the DA40 Diamond Star first fly?
Its first flight was in 1997.
How many DA40 Diamond Stars have been built?
2,200+ built.
How rare is a DA40 Diamond Star in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first DA40 Diamond Star catch is worth 25 points.
