Cirrus SR20 vs Diamond DA40 Diamond Star

21 March 1995^[source]

5 November 1997^[source]

Cirrus SR22^[source]

3 passengers (4 using 60/40 flex seating in post-2012 models)^[source]

three passengers^[source]

3-bladed^[source]

56 kn (64 mph, 104 km/h) CAS^[source]

91 km/h (57 mph, 49 kn) flaps down^[source]

United States^[source]

Austria^[source]

In production^[source]

Diamond DA20^[source]

Wortmann FX 63-137^[source]

0.110 kW/kg (0.067 hp/lb)^[source]

Austrian four-seat, single-engine, light aircraft constructed^[source]

In late 2006, the XL and FP models replaced the DA40-180. The FP replaced the fixed pitch propeller version of the 180 and the XL replaced the constant speed propeller version. The major difference between the new models and the 180 is the higher maximum cruise speeds. The DA40-XL is approximately four knots faster than the preceding DA40-180/G1000 with the two-blade Hartzell propeller and the "Speed Gear" option. The XL's speed increase is mostly due to the Powerflow exhaust system.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

In October 2021, Diamond Aircraft announced an all- electric training variant, the eDA40, with initial flights scheduled for the second quarter of 2022 and EASA/FAA Part 23 certification expected in 2023. It should fly for 90 minutes, with a fast charge for 20 minutes turnarounds and operating costs 40% lower than piston aircraft.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DA40-XL has a constant speed propeller and is powered by a 180 hp (130 kW) Lycoming IO-360-M1A fuel injected engine. It has a maximum cruise speed of 147 kn (272 km/h; 169 mph), burning 9.2 gallons of Avgas per hour. Its maximum takeoff weight is 2,535 lb (1,150 kg).^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DA40-F (marketed as the "FP") has a fixed pitch propeller, a 180 hp (130 kW) Lycoming O-360-A4M engine, which has a carburetor rather than fuel injection and a more basic interior, but is otherwise similar to the XL.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DA40-TDI uses a Thielert "Centurion" 135 hp (101 kW) diesel engine and burns diesel or jet fuel . It has a constant speed propeller and FADEC (single lever) engine control. The Diesel DA40D is not certified in the US .^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The DA40 has accumulated a very low accident record, particularly with regard to stall and spin accidents. Its overall and fatal accident rates are one-eighth that of the general aviation fleet and include no stall-related accidents. The level of safe operation is attributed to its high aspect ratio wing, low wing loading and benign flight characteristics. The aircraft can be trimmed full nose up, engine set to idle and it will descend at 600–1,200 feet per minute (180–370 m/min) at 48 kn (55 mph; 89 km/h) hands-off, a lower rate of descent than the competitor Cirrus SR22 can achieve with its airframe ballistic parachute deployed.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Operational history; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

In a 2011 analysis by Aviation Consumer magazine, the DA40 was shown to have had a fatal accident rate of 0.35/100,000 hours, the lowest in US general aviation and considerably better than the market leading Cirrus SR20 and SR22 , which that year had a combined fatal accident rate of 1.6/100,000, despite its full aircraft parachute system. By comparison, the Cessna 172 had a fatal accident rate of 0.45/100,000 hours.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Operational history; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Initial model, powered by a Textron Lycoming IO-360 M1A 180 hp (135 kW) engine and a MT Propellers MTV-12-B/180-17. Maximum gross weight is 1150 kg (2535 lb) or 1200 kg (2646 lb) with modifications installed. In increasingly refined versions marketed as the DA40-180, XL, CS and XLS.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Diesel model, powered by a Thielert TAE 125-01 (Centurion 1.7) or TAE 125-02-99 (Centurion 2.0) engine of 135 hp (101 kW) and MT Propellers MTV-6-A/187-129. Maximum gross weight is 1150 kg (2535 lb). Marketed primarily in Europe, although certified in Canada and Australia as well, as the DA40 TDI.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Fixed pitch propeller model, powered by Textron Lycoming O-360-A4M and a Sensenich 6EM8S10-0-63 or a MT-Propeller MT 188R135-4G propeller. Maximum gross weight is 1150 kg (2535 lb). Marketed as the DA40 FP. This model is no longer offered.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Latest model, offered in select markets only (DA40 model is still offered in other markets), powered by an Austro Engine AE 300 165.6 hp (123.5 kW) running on JET A-1 fuel. EASA certified April 2010. By December 2020, 500 NG models had been produced.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Version with strengthened landing gear, larger tires for operation from unimproved surfaces and a 168 hp (125 kW) Austro AE300 diesel engine that burns jet fuel.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

All- electric training variant, announced in October 2021, initially targeting a 2022 first flight and a 2023 certification, with 90 minute endurance. Charging can be accomplished in 20 minutes but certification could slip to early 2024, and the 90-minute endurance goal could be reached only as battery technology allows. The first flight actually occurred on 20 July 2023. The company expects it to be the first EASA/FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Austrian Air Force – 4 in service.^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Operators / Military; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Bangladesh Army – 4 in service with 2 more on order. Bangladesh Army Aviation Group^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Operators / Military; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Capacity: three passengers^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Length: 8.1 m (26 ft 7 in)^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wingspan: 11.9 m (39 ft 1 in)^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Height: 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wing area: 13.5 m 2 (145 sq ft)^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Empty weight: 795 kg (1,753 lb)^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Gross weight: 1,198 kg (2,641 lb)^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-360-M1A 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 134 kW (180 hp)^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Cruise speed: 279 km/h (173 mph, 151 kn) TAS^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Stall speed: 91 km/h (57 mph, 49 kn) flaps down^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Range: 1,341 km (833 mi, 724 nmi)^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Service ceiling: 5,000 m (16,000 ft)^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Rate of climb: 5.69 m/s (1,120 ft/min)^[source]Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · Specifications (2007 model Diamond DA40 XL Diamond Star); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage