Diamond DA42-VI, in brief
The DA42-VI is Diamond’s current twin-engine trainer, pairing two Austro AE300 Jet-A diesel engines with a composite airframe and Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, and is a common choice for university and airline-cadet multi-engine programs.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft |
| Model | DA42-VI |
| Production | 2012-present |
| Engines | 2x Austro AE300, 168 hp each (Jet-A diesel) |
| Avionics | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Seats | Up to 4 |
| Max cruise speed | ~178 kts |
| Max range | ~1,185 nm |
Financing a Diamond DA42-VI
New DA42-VI aircraft list around $950K-$1M; pre-owned examples trade from roughly $450K to $750K depending on year. FLYING Finance offers terms to 20 years with 10%-20% down typical, plus fleet financing for flight schools.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Diamond DA42-VI cost?
New DA42-VI aircraft list around $950K-$1M; pre-owned examples trade from roughly $450K to $750K depending on year.
Why do flight schools like the DA42 for multi-engine training?
Its diesel engines burn Jet-A (cheaper and more available than avgas in many markets) and its docile handling suits ab-initio multi-engine students.
Ready to look at financing for a Diamond DA42-VI? See the full Piston Aircraft Financing overview or run the numbers with our aircraft finance calculator.
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