Diamond Aircraft Industries of Austria was founded in 1981 with a focus on light-class aircraft and flight-related simulators. Its first product became the HK36 "Dimona" motor-glider. Since then, the concern has grown to employ over 2,000 personnel and its catalog of aircraft has only deepened. One of their most recent offerings is the Diamond DA62, a lightweight "twin" capable of carrying up to seven passengers depending on internal seat configuration.
A first-flight in prototype form was had on April 3rd, 2012 and production, beginning in 2015, has netted around 25 vehicles since introduction.
The DA62 has origins in the earlier DA50 "Super Star" / "Magnum" model which, itself, first-flew on April 4th, 2007. This five-seat, single-engine example was tested against various engine fits of the gasoline and diesel nature. This aircraft utilized a fixed, wheeled tricycle undercarriage, held its engine in the nose section driving a four-bladed propeller unit, and sported a "T-style" tail unit with low-set mainplane wings.
From this work evolved the DA62 (its prototype was designated "DA52", two being completed, and first-flying on April 3rd, 2012) which incorporated a twin engine arrangement, each nacelle installed at each wing mainplane leading edge. Many of the physical features (including the T-style tail unit) were carried over from the DA50. The tricycle undercarriage was now made retractable and, internally, seating could be variable between five and seven passengers depending on model type (European or American market, respectively). The engine(s) of choice became a pair of Austro AE300 diesel-burning units (Jet-A fuel) with the possibility to replace these with turboprops in the future.
Diamond Aircraft are consistently recognized for their sleek styling and aerodynamic streamlining which work well in maximizing fuel efficiency in the various company designs. The DA62 is no different.
As completed, the DA62 offers a maximum speed of 228 miles per hour while being able to cruise in the 200mph range and operate out to 1,500 miles. Its service ceiling can reach 20,000 feet and rate-of-climb is stated at 1,200 feet-per-minute. The 2 x Austro AE330 diesel engines output at 180 horsepower each and drive three-bladed propeller units. Construction involves lightweight, yet strong, composites (carbon airframe structure).
The avionics fit is the Garmin G1000NXi system with standard 3-axis GFC700 Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), electronic stability, and yaw damper. The instrument panel is clean and dominated by two full-color, 10" glass displays with controls within easy reach. Power controls are of the single-lever FADEC variety. Rudder pedals are electrically adjustable and the flap system is electrically-driven. The GDC72 works as the aircraft's digital air data computer. Several options are available in the cockpit to suit buyer taste including a Garmin GDL69A satlink unit, Garmin GWX70 weather radar system, and Avidyne TAS605 traffic advisory system.
Dimensions include an overall length of 30.1 feet, a wingspan of 48.2 feet and a height measuring 7.5 feet.
Twin-row seating is offered in the European model which sports a reduced Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) for better operations at crowded civilian airports. The American model has three-row seating. Entry/exit is by way of gull-wing-type hinged doors giving complete access to the interior. Oversized windows provide maximum viewing for pilot and passengers alike. Baggage can be held in two compartments sharing the nose, one along the portside and the other along the starboard side.
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(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)
✓Commercial Aviation
Used in roles serving the commercial aviation market, ferrying both passengers and goods over range.
✓VIP Service
Used in the Very-Important-Person (VIP) passenger transport role, typically with above-average amenities and luxuries as standard.
Length
30.2 ft (9.20 m)
Width/Span
48.2 ft (14.70 m)
Height
7.5 ft (2.28 m)
Empty Wgt
3,527 lb (1,600 kg)
MTOW
5,071 lb (2,300 kg)
Wgt Diff
+1,543 lb (+700 kg)
(Showcased structural values pertain to the base Diamond DA62 production variant)
Installed:
2 x Austro AE330 diesel-fueled engines developing 180 horsepower each and driving three-bladed propeller units.
(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base Diamond DA62 production variant. Performance specifications showcased above are subject to environmental factors as well as aircraft configuration. Estimates are made when Real Data not available. Compare this aircraft entry against any other in our database or View aircraft by powerplant type)
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Supported Types
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Values are derrived from a variety of categories related to the design, overall function, and historical influence of this aircraft in aviation history.
Overall Rating
The overall rating takes into account over 60 individual factors related to this aircraft entry.
28
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Relative Maximum Speed
Hi: 300mph
Lo: 150mph
This entry's maximum listed speed (230mph).
Graph average of 225 miles-per-hour.
City-to-City Ranges
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Diamond DA62 operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).
Max Altitude Visualization
Design Balance
The three qualities reflected above are altitude, speed, and range.
Aviation Era Span
Showcasing era cross-over of this aircraft design.
Unit Production (26)
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Austria; United Kingdom; United States
