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A blue DA42-VI aircraft performs a sharp turn against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear sky, showcasing its agility.

DA42-VI
 Reach new heights.

The DA42-VI is easy to fly and burns fuel like a single, but with the added safety of a second engine. Impressive cross-country performance pleases private pilots and business owners alike.

10.4 gal/h
197 kts
18,000 ft
1,225 nm
4 seats
1,276 lbs

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The DA42-VI is wonderful. She does everything you promised. TAS 175-180 with a fuel burn of 13 gph total at altitude. Climbs like a rocket through the ice layer, 1350 fpm and still 1100-1200 at altitude. Radar is great. Use it a lot. Data link is great. Weather and sending emails and SMS at altitude. I don't think there is any other piston twin that comes close price/performance-wise. For those of us who don't want to spend what it takes to fly a turboprop, the DA42-VI is the perfect airplane. Just flew to Oxford England this afternoon. The flight deck was busy. All the tools came into play. What a dream machine!

Brian Meese
DA42-VI owner, Sweden

Highlights Advanced Twin Technology

DA42-VI soaring over green landscape

Designed for pilot's satisfaction

The DA42 comes with luxury features abound throughout - including premium leather interiors.

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DA42-VI cockpit view with Garmin glass cockpit

Top-notch avionics

The fully integrated Garmin G1000 NXi is complemented by a long list of avionics options to perfectly suit your mission. Your DA42-VI is also certified for IFR (Instrumental Flight Rules), VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and Night VFR.

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Red DA42-VI standing on the ramp with open doors

Sleek all carbon airframe

Powered by two 168 hp Austro AE300 Jet A-1 engines, the DA42‑VI delivers smooth, efficient performance. The composite airframe is durable, easily maintained and will keep looking great for many years to come.

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Silver DA42-VI flying over snowy landscape

Your safety first!

Diamond’s industry-leading safety record is the result of our commitment to protecting occupants with a vast array of both active and passive safety features.

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Design Designed for pilot's satisfaction

DA42-VI belly view soaring in blue skies.
Hydraulic retractable landing gear.
A close-up view of an aircraft control panel featuring an AUX power switch and temperature control buttons.
Optional air conditioning.
A close-up view of an aircraft's oxygen control panel, featuring a green pull knob and safety labels for operation.
Optional oxygen system.
Nose baggage compartment.
A close-up of the cockpit's control area, displaying throttle levers and rudder pedals, emphasizing pilot operation tools.
Electrically operated, adjustable rudder pedals for pilot & co-pilot.
A blue DA42 aircraft is positioned on the tarmac, showcasing its landing gear and bright taxi lights against a cloudy sky.
LED landing & taxi lights for enhanced runway visibility.

The DA42-VI was designed with the pilot and passengers in mind. The panoramic wrap‑around canopy floods the cockpit with light and visibility, making flights more relaxing while boosting awareness - turning every journey into a bright, open experience.

Comfortable access for all on board is assured through the forward swinging canopy and large rear door that provides access to the folding rear seats and fuselage baggage area. Additional baggage is stowed in two generous nose compartments that are sized for golfbags and offer maximum flexibility in loading for any mission. Comfort is assured by adjustable front seatbacks and lumbar support.

Exclusive interior features

The interior features two modern passenger row seats, designed for comfort and safety.
Improved passenger row with more headroom.
An interior view of a DA42's baggage compartment with a harness to secure luggage.
Baggage compartment with easy locking harness.
The image highlights a USB charging outlet with a 100W label, integrated into a stylish aircraft middle arm rest for convenient access.
Illuminated, fast charging USB-C ports for pilots and passengers to power additional devices like Starlink.
Detailed interior shot showcasing a cable holder with metallic fittings, surrounded by textured surfaces and control levers.
Integrated charging cable holder.
A close-up of a pilot's control stick featuring a red button and sleek black leather with stitching.
Redesigned leather center stick.
A close-up view of a sleek aircraft interior featuring black leather seats with blue stitching and a central armrest.
Middle armrest with USB-C ports for passengers.
The cockpit of a DA42-VI aircraft features advanced digital displays and comfortable seating, showcasing modern aviation design.
Inside the cockpit of a blue DA42-VI aircraft, showcasing comfortable seating and a stylish design with a clear canopy overhead.

The Shadow Package lifts the iconic lines of the DA42 with a black-accent design package enhancing both cabin ambiance and exterior styling. Anthracite interior finishes are complemented by black seals, latches and rings, creating a refined look.

Chose the Diamond ComfortPlus Package to elevate every flight with premium comfort, smart functionality and refined design. From ergonomic controls to enhanced passenger convenience with high-power USB-C charging and integrated cable management, every detail is built to add real value for both owners and passengers on every journey. 

Avionics State-of-the-art glass cockpit

DA42-VI cockpit view with Garmin G1000NXi flight deck.
Garmin G1000NXi flight deck with standard 3-axis GFC700 Automated Flight Control System, yaw damper and Electronic Stability Protection.
The cockpit features an array of controls, screens, and instruments, showcasing a modern aircraft's advanced technology.
Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck.
Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) recreates a visual topographic landscape from the G1000 system’s terrain-alerting database.

The fully integrated Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck is complemented by a long list of avionics features to perfectly suit your mission. 

Selected overview of key Garmin features:

  • Integrated Garmin G1000 NXi Glass Panel Cockpit with two 10'' flight displays (primary function and multifunction display)
  • Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B in/out transponder
  • Garmin ChartView
  • Garmin Flight Stream 510
  • Garmin GWX75 weather radar
  • Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)
  • Garmin Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP)

  • Garmin GTS 800 Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

Airframe & Propulsion Sleek all carbon airframe & twin-engine reliability

The blue DA42-VI elegantly banks in mid-air, showcasing its aerodynamic design against a backdrop of soft, layered hills.
All carbon composite airframe.
Proprietary 168hp jet fuel engines from Austro Engine.

Powered by two 168 hp Austro AE300 Jet A-1 engines, the DA42‑VI delivers smooth, efficient performance - enhanced by an advanced EECU single‑lever control system for effortless operation.

The 3 blade MT hydraulic constant speed propellers feature advanced blade geometry for efficient performance, smoothness and low noise. Automatically controlled by each engine’s digital engine control - feathering is as simple as flipping a single switch.

As one of the world’s best‑selling piston twins with an all composite airframe, the DA42‑VI has earned a reputation for reliability, durability, and exceptional performance - trusted by pilots & operators everywhere.

Safety Safety by design

Water and ice drops an TKS panel.
A proven TKS ice protection system helps the DA42-VI to withstand flight into known icing conditions. Wings, tail, propellers and windshield are protected with TKS fluid.
Plain DA42 cell on white background.
Diamond Aircraft's safety cell

Diamond’s industry-leading safety record is the result of our commitment to protecting you and your passengers with a long list of active and passive safety features. Active safety features help to avoid accidents in the first place, the first and most important line of defense. Passive safety features are designed to minimize the probability and degree of injury, in case the unexpected happens.

With the security of its second engine and incredible single engine performance, a fully integrated Garmin G1000 NXi Cockpit, FIKI protection, weather radar and ESP - the DA42‑VI delivers true peace of mind that feels like life insurance in the sky.

The DA42 offers the ultimate in handling, stability and control, ease of operation and structural, system and propulsion redundancies, all coupled with a high degree of crashworthiness.

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PistonPower™ is general aviation’s first and only “Power by the Hour” maintenance program for piston aircraft. The program brings stability and cost predictability to your maintenance budget and peace of mind to your business and personal flying.

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Evionica - Training & E-Learning

Just like Diamond Aircraft stands for perfection in manufacturing aircraft, the highest quality and attention to detail, Evionica provides customers with whole new world of aviation computer based training solutions and technologically advanced e-learning solutions. Evionica's Class Rating CBT course for the DA42 provides the next-generation distance learning experience for Diamond pilots.

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Gallery Come aboard and fly with us!

DA42-VI tail and wing standing on the ramp.
Golden DA42-VI soaring over mountains.
DA42-VI flying over green landscape.
Silver DA42-VI soaring over snowy fields.
Blue DA42-VI standing on the ramp.
A sleek blue DA42-VI aircraft soars gracefully above a mountainous landscape, showcasing its modern design against a clear sky.

Awards and Nominations Diamond goes above and beyond!

Diamond has pioneered many aviation firsts and achieved numerous milestones and industry expert accolades.

Golden A’ Design Award 2020

About the award

The Golden A' Design Award is a prestigious award given to products, that have demonstrated an exemplary high level of excellence in design.

Diamond Aircraft is honored to have received the Golden A’ Design Award 2020 in the category Aerospace and Aircraft Design for the twin-engine DA42-VI.

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Flying Magazine’s Editors’ Choice Award 2009

“... the company launched parallel programs to: a) re-engine the DA-42 with conventional gasoline-powered Lycomings of much higher power; and b) to develop its own Austro diesel engine — a significant improvement over the original in performance, efficiency and maintainability. The seemingly impossible was completed in a remarkable 18 months.” ~ Statement Flying Magazine  ~

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Aero News Network – Plane of the Year 2006

Aero-News Network congratulated Diamond Aircraft "for a magnificent effort and for producing an aggressively innovative, yet solid, product", naming the Diamond DA42 Twin Star as 2006 Airplane of the Year in the General Aviation Piston Twin category.

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Tech Specs Technical Specifications

Engine2x Austro Engine AE 300 turbocharged common-rail injected 2.0 liter diesel engine with 168 HP and EECU single lever control system
Fuel gradesJet A-1, Jet A, TS-1 (Russia, Ukraine), RT (Russia, Ukraine), No. 3 Jet Fuel (China), JP-8
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Range Map Diamond takes you places!

The data are approximately specifications and may change without notice. Range calculation does not consider additional fuel consumption for taxi, take-off, climb, descend or reserve.

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The data are approximately specifications and may change without notice. Range calculation does not consider additional fuel consumption for taxi, take-off, climb, descend or reserve.

Click on your preferred location on the map to see the range.