Diamond DA42 vs Diamond DA62
The Diamond DA42 Twin Star (~170 kt, four-seat) and DA62 (~190 kt, seven-seat) are the two Diamond composite twins — the DA42 is the multi-engine trainer and light family twin; the DA62 is the larger seven-seat family hauler with the more powerful Austro AE330 engines.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Diamond DA42 | Diamond DA62 |
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| Price Range | $489,134 – $1,162,757 | $550,000 – $1,930,360 |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Cruise Speed | 170 kts (315 km/h) | 175 kts (324 km/h) |
| Range | 1,050 nm (1,945 km) | 1,100 nm (2,037 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,935 lbs (1,785 kg) | 5,070 lbs (2,300 kg) |
| Useful Load | 940 lbs (426 kg) | 1,300 lbs (590 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 50.0 gal (189 L) | 79.0 gal (299 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 12.0 GPH (45 L/h) | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,800 hrs | 1,800 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $28,000 | $30,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $20,000 | $22,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $150 | $160 |
| Engines | 2 x Diesel | 2 x Diesel |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateDiamond DA42
Diamond DA62
Which Should You Buy: Diamond DA42 or Diamond DA62?
Bottom line: Choose the DA42 for multi-engine training, four-seat operations and lower acquisition cost. Step up to the DA62 for seven seats, ~20 kt more cruise and the AE330's more powerful diesel engines — the family-hauler mission. Both share Jet-A diesel operating economics. ================================================================ # HAWKER (6 нових пар — mid-size jet rivals) ================================================================
Pick the DA42 if…
- Budget matters — from $489,134 vs $550,000, you save ~$60,866.
- Lower operating cost — ~$150/hr vs $160/hr.
Pick the DA62 if…
- More seats — 7 vs 4.
- Faster cruise — 175 kts vs 170 kts.
- Longer range — 1100 nm vs 1050 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2015 vs 2004.
- More inventory — 71 listings vs 48.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.