Diamond DA40 NG vs Diamond DA62

Side-by-side specs, range, and operating costs.

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Dimensions & configuration

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Diamond DA40 NG
38 ft × 26 ft ⭥ 6 ft
1× Piston Fixed Unpressurized
Diamond DA62
48 ft × 30 ft ⭥ 9 ft
2× Piston Retractable Unpressurized

Flight Profile

Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.

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Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.

Mission Performance

Stall, approach, cruise, range, ceiling and climb: best values are at the top.

Mission performance specifications
Specification Diamond DA40 NGDiamond DA62
Stall speed 54 kt70 kt
Approach speed 71 kt89 kt
Cruise speed 154 kt192 kt
Range 940 nm1283 nm
Service ceiling 16400 ft20000 ft
Rate of climb 690 fpm1029 fpm
Fuel burn 5.1 gph14.0 gph

Each axis is scaled independently across the compared aircraft and printed in its own units; every vertex sits at the published figure. Higher is better on all axes: Stall, Approach and Fuel Burn are inverted (lower = higher). A missing figure breaks the line at that axis.

Fuel Burn & Range

Range, endurance, and what the fuel costs by the hour.

Diamond DA40 NG Jet A
5.1 gph
Baseline
940 nm range 30.2 nm/gal 39 gal usable $31 fuel/hr 7h 38m endurance
Diamond DA40 NG: 5.1 gph at cruise, 940 nautical mile published range, 7 hour 38 minute endurance, 30.2 nautical miles per gallon.
Diamond DA62 Jet A
14.0 gph
Baseline
1,283 nm range 13.7 nm/gal 86 gal usable $84 fuel/hr 6h 08m endurance
Diamond DA62: 14.0 gph at cruise, 1,283 nautical mile published range, 6 hour 8 minute endurance, 13.7 nautical miles per gallon.
Jet A range each cell = 1 hr of cruise · width scales with speed tank-dry · at this cruise burn

Bars show published still-air range: select a cell to view cruise-hours and fuel usage. Endurance is full tank at the displayed cruise burn rate; the extra is reserve and economy margin. Estimates only. Always verify against the POH.

Runway Performance

Density altitude adjusted estimates

Outside Air Temp
0°F57°F115°F
Field Elevation
SL4,0008,000 ft

Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle

Landing over 50 ft obstacle

Density Altitude

Monte cristo

Base distance DA penalty
Scale: 6,000 ft

FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.

Estimated Operating Costs

Hourly direct and annual fixed costs

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Diamond DA40 NG Jet A
$115 /hr
Baseline
Diamond DA40 NG: $115 per flight hour — fuel $31, maintenance and reserve $84.
Diamond DA62 Jet A
$165 /hr
Baseline
Diamond DA62: $165 per flight hour — fuel $84, maintenance and reserve $81.
Diamond DA40 NG Piston
$14,236 /yr Baseline
Diamond DA40 NG: $14,236 per year — insurance $5,300, hangar $6,811, annual inspection $2,125.
Diamond DA62 Piston
$28,616 /yr Baseline
Diamond DA62: $28,616 per year — insurance $16,000, hangar $9,116, annual inspection $3,500.

Estimates only. Hourly direct operating cost, based on fuel price and reserves; Annual fixed costs (insurance, hangar, and inspection). Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.

Capability & limits

Payload vs useful load limit

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Diamond DA40 NG Piston
4 / 4 seats cargo 39 gal / 39 gal fuel 643 lbs wet payload 904 lbs useful 2,888 lbs MTOW
Diamond DA62 Piston
7 / 7 seats cargo 86 gal / 86 gal fuel 989 lbs wet payload 1,565 lbs useful 5,071 lbs MTOW

Shows selected occupants against full fuel, within the aircraft's useful-load limit. Fuel weight at 6.7 lb/gal jet-A, 6.0 lb/gal avgas; pax and luggage are 190 + 30 . Change payload weights in global settings.

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