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Diamond DA40 Diamond Star DA40
The Diamond DA40 is a four-seat composite piston airplane built in Austria and Canada. It is widely used for flight training because of its efficiency and strong safety record.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- DA40
- First flight
- 1997
- Typical cruise
- 140 kt / 161 mph
- Service ceiling
- 16,400 ft
- Range
- 700 nm / 806 mi
- Capacity
- 4 seats
- Length
- 8 m / 26 ft
- Wingspan
- 11.9 m / 39 ft
Engines: 1 x Lycoming IO-360 or Austro diesel piston engine. Family: Diamond. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
DA40s train pilots at flight schools and university programs across the US and carry private owners on short trips. They often fly in groups near the same training airports.
Main US operators: Flight schools, University aviation programs, Private owners.
How to recognize a Diamond DA40
- Long, slender wings that look almost glider-like
- T-tail on a smooth composite fuselage
- Large bubble canopy over the front seats
- Low wing with fixed gear
How it looks on a flight tracker
Typically 2,000 to 10,000 feet at 110 to 140 knots, often in training patterns. Callsigns are N-numbers or school prefixes.
History
The DA40 first flew in November 1997 and was certified in 2000. Versions with diesel engines and modern glass cockpits followed.
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What is the ICAO code for the Diamond DA40 Diamond Star?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Diamond DA40 Diamond Star is DA40. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the Diamond DA40 fly?
The Diamond DA40 Diamond Star typically cruises at about 140 knots true airspeed (about 161 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the Diamond DA40 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 16,400 ft.